
Russia sends 11 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran via Astara border
Russia has delivered 11 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines and medical supplies, to Iran via the Astara border. The aid will be distributed by the Iranian Red Crescent Society across the country.
Published on 3 August 2026
SaveRussia sends 11 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran via Astara border
Astara County Governor Ali Darmani announced the arrival of a Russian humanitarian aid shipment, delivered as part of humanitarian cooperation between Iran and Russia. The 11-ton shipment entered Iran through the Astara border during wartime conditions, according to the governor.
The aid consists of emergency relief items, medicines, and medical supplies. After completing administrative procedures, the materials will be distributed through the Red Crescent's relief network to various provinces across Iran.
Darmani specified that the delivered items include essential medicines, basic medical equipment, emergency relief packages, and other supplies required for crisis management and humanitarian services. He added that the shipment could play an effective role in strengthening the operational capacity of the Red Crescent during emergency situations.
The report by Mehr News Agency (MNA) highlighted that this delivery underscores the ongoing humanitarian cooperation between the two countries, particularly in times of crisis.
Source: Mehr News — Read original story