Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS)
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US obstructs release of statement over negative impact of sanctions on humanitarian aid
TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The US delegation in the 33rd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent impeded ratification of an article over the negative impact of sanctions on rendering humanitarian aid to those affected by natural disasters.
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Medicine import route still closed due to US sanctions
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) –The President of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said that despite the correspondence with international organizations, the path to the arrival of specific drugs to the country remains closed.
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By: Mahmoud Rahimi
Red Crescent rescue dogs' drill in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) held a special drill for its Search and Rescue (SAR) dogs at Lake Chitgar, west of the capital Tehran, in a bid to keep them ready for wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people during various missions.
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US blocks €2.5mn flood aid relief to Iran: MP
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The US has reportedly blocked €2.5 million flood aid relief to Iran, an Iranian Parliament Member Hossein Naghavi Hosseini said on Sunday.
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S Korea offers cash aid to Iranian flood-hit areas
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – South Korea has offered $200,000 US to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support flood-affected regions of Iran.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Intl. Urban Search and Rescue Course kicks off in Tehran
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The International Urban Search and Rescue Course was held in Rescue and Relief Organization of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) this morning on Dec. 15 in the presence of UN representatives in Iran, Tehran Crisis Management and Prevention Organization and also Austrian Embassy in Iran.
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US sanctions on food, medicine target Iranian nation
TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Ali Asghar Peyvandi said the United States' hostile approach and illegal sanctions, especially on food and medicine, directly target Iranian nation.
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Red Crescent hails Iran’s coop. in supporting Afghan immigrants
MASHHAD, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Vice-President of International Committee of the Red Cross Gilles Carbonnier hailed Iran's efforts in supporting the large number of Afghan immigrants residing in the country.
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Magnitude 5.9 quake jolts western Iran, injures 232, kills 2
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A magnitude 5.9 quake hit Iranian western province of Kermanshah at early on Sunday and according to the governor general of the province so far 232 cases of injury and two dead has been reported.
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Iran, IFRC call for closer coop. on humanitarian aid across region
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) have voiced readiness to expand cooperation in providing humanitarian aid across the region.
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IFRC president arrives in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Francesco Rocca, the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the President of Italian Red Cross, arrived in Tehran this morning.
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Pres. Rouhani promotes safe driving call
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani attended at Red Crescent base in Chitgar of Tehran on Wednesday to sign a Pledge which promotes commitment to traffic regulations in order to curb the high rate of road casualties in Iran.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Red Crescent deploys 92-ton cargo to quake-stricken areas
TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Red Crescent of Tehran province dispatched a 92-ton consignment to western areas of Iran where a massive earthquake recently caused serious damages. The freight which contained humanitarian aid for quake-hit people was transported through air using a cargo aircraft.
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Myanmar Muslims should not be forgotten: cleric
TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi urged the Red Crescent officials in Qom not to let the issue of the displaced Muslim minority of Myanmar slide into oblivion.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Medicine dispatched for Arbaeen march
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Relief and Rescue Organization of Iran's Red Crescent Society is dispatching medicine and medical equipment to Iraq to gear up the preparation for the massive turn out of pilgrims in Iraqi holy cities of Karbla and Najaf. According to Iraqi officials, 20 million pilgrims march the 80 kilometer distance between the holy shrines of Najaf and Karbala, in the time of the ceremony.
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By: Asghar Khamseh
Convergence meeting of SW Asian region
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The convergence meeting of the Southwest Asian region was held Monday morning with the participation of the Red Crescent Society president, ambassadors from participating countries and international humanitarian organizations in Tehran.
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Germany to provide helicopters for Iran’s Red Crescent
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with German Ambassador to Tehran, the head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society said Iran is willing to purchase rescue helicopters and vehicles from Germany.
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Araghchi urges ICRC to ‘more active engagement’ in Syria, Yemen
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Deputy FM and senior nuclear negotiator has said ICRC should bolster its contributions in terms of humanitarian aid in Yemen and Syria to address the ongoing human disaster.
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SFD Executive Committee member:
Physically challenged should be integrated into social activities
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – An official of ICRC has said the mentality among the public has contributed much to the disability of physically challenged people, the attitude that excludes these individuals from daily life.