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Yesterday 15:41
IRCS, ICRC hold workshop to strengthen readiness for chemical incidents
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held a workshop on safety equipment and personal protection in chemical incidents for 50 selected members of rapid response and primary medical care teams of the IRCS.
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2026-06-08 15:41
Iranian Red Crescent Society, Bolivian Red Cross highlight joint humanitarian efforts
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society and the Bolivian Red Cross have emphasized the need to support humanitarian efforts in a way to boost solidarity among nations.
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2026-06-07 18:31
IRCS pursues accountability for attacks on civilians, aid workers
The Iranian Red Crescent Society has documented extensive damage to civilian infrastructure during the recent war and submitted evidence of alleged violations of international humanitarian law to major international bodies, according to Razieh Alishvandi, Deputy for International and Humanitarian Law Affairs. In an exclusive interview with Tehran Times, she detailed international relief efforts, humanitarian diplomacy, and ongoing attempts to secure accountability for attacks on civilians and aid workers.
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2026-06-07 17:02
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘Iranian Red Crescent Society emerges as global humanitarian voice after 40-day war’
TEHRAN – As Iran grapples with the humanitarian consequences of the recent US-Israeli aggression, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has found itself operating on multiple fronts simultaneously: rescuing civilians under fire, documenting violations of humanitarian law, coordinating global aid, and providing evidence of the war’s death toll to international institutions.
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2026-05-30 15:48
OCHA lauds IRCS for ‘effective and valuable’ management of human crises
TEHRAN - Gemma Connell, the Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)'s Humanitarian Sector Division, has appreciated the Iranian Red Crescent Society for its ‘effective and valuable’ role in human crises management.
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2026-05-29 20:20
Cultural institutes launch concert series to honor Red Crescent volunteers amid post-war recovery
TEHRAN– In the inaugural night of a joint concert series organized by the Cinema, Theater, and Music Houses, singer Mohsen Sharifian, alongside his band Lian, hosted a gathering of the members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), honoring their tireless efforts during the recent conflict.
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2026-05-29 16:16
‘IFRC firmly supports IRCS in conducting humanitarian activities’
TEHRAN – Jagan Chapagain, the Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has said the Federation firmly supports the Iranian Red Crescent Society in conducting humanitarian activities.
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2026-05-27 13:20
IRCS highlights role of intl. capacities in addressing impacts of sanctions on humanitarian services
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, in a meeting with officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC), has urged the need to utilize international capacities to help tackle obstacles that hinder the provision of relief and essential items for patients in Iran.
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2026-05-25 15:10
IRCS aims to draft a roadmap for collaboration with IFRC
TEHRAN – Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, is scheduled to visit Geneva at the invitation of officials from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), aiming to draft a roadmap for long-term collaboration.
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2026-05-23 15:37
IRCS gets third aid cargo from Turkey
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) received the third consignment of humanitarian aid dispatched by IHH Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation on Wednesday.
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2026-05-15 15:22
Hundreds of thousands of youth volunteers join IRCS projects
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society has engaged hundreds of thousands of teenagers and young adults in education, relief, and volunteer activities through a series of educational and social projects over the past year.
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2026-05-10 16:17
Nigerien minister of public health lauds IRCS services
TEHRAN – Niger’s Minister of Public Health, Colonel-Major Garba Hakimi, has commended the high-quality health services offered at a medical center affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in Niamey, capital of Niger.
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2026-05-08 15:39
No Matter Where, No Matter When: IRCS stands with people in crises
TEHRAN –The national red crescent week is being held from May 8 to 14, commemorating self-sacrificing members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), who stand like a cypress, providing support to people, and saving their lives during crises.
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2026-05-01 15:59
ICRC president hails IRCS efforts, bravery during war
TEHRAN – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, has commended the efforts, bravery, and accomplishments of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) during the recent imposed war by the United States and the Zionist regime of Israel on Iran.
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2026-04-29 16:20
ICRC president in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns
TEHRAN – Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is paying an official visit to Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns.
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2026-04-25 20:40
IRCS receives Turkish consignment of humanitarian aid
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received a consignment of humanitarian aid from Turkey, including medical supplies and serum.
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2026-04-24 17:21
‘US maritime piracy threatens lives of patients in need of vital medical services’
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the attack by US forces on an Iranian commercial vessel sailing in the Sea of Oman that was carrying essential supplies for dialysis patients, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and a threat to the treatment of patients in need of vital medical services.
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2026-04-23 00:06
IRCS to act as regional rescue, relief training hub
TEHRAN – Thanks to the high capabilities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and its remarkable achievements over the past years, particularly during the US-Israel war against the country, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has decided to choose the IRCS as the regional hub for recue and relief training, the head of the IRCS has said.
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2026-04-22 00:52
IRCS proposes an “addendum to Geneva Conventions” to limit use of AI in warfare
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has proposed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) for an “addendum to Geneva Conventions” to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare.
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2026-04-18 23:37
IFRC supports relief operations in Iran with emergency funding
TEHRAN - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has announced its support for relief operations of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) by approving a disaster response emergency fund (DREF) and issuing an international appeal in this regard.
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2026-04-17 21:31
IRCS lauds China’s humanitarian assistance during war
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has praised the aid consignments provided by China’s government to help Iran during the US-Israeli war against the country.
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2026-04-15 22:07
Pezeshkian praises services of rescue and relief organizations during war
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian paid a visit to the Iranian Red Crescent Society and Tehran’s Emergency Medical Services Organization on Wednesday, honoring their dedicated staff for offering ceaseless services during the US-Israeli aggression.
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2026-04-14 18:38
Some 1,000 people rescued from under rubble in Tehran during war
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said it successfully rescued 960 people alive from under the rubble in Tehran during the 40-day US-Israeli airstrikes.
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2026-04-12 20:31
Iran receives intl. humanitarian aid from Iraq, China, Azerbaijan, and Dagestan
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received the fourth humanitarian shipment from Iraq, and the third aid consignments from China and Azerbaijan.
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2026-04-12 20:14
Some 8,000 IRCS teams provide relief services during war
TEHRAN – From the beginning of the imposed war on February 28 till April 9, a total of 7,984 relief teams consisting of more than 28,000 rescuers affiliated with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has carried out more than 2,000 rescue missions.
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2026-04-11 00:33
International community is not indifferent to Minab tragedy: UN envoy
TEHRAN – Jean Arnault, the UN special envoy, has said the international community has not remained indifferent to the Minab school tragedy that occurred by the US and the Zionist regime of Israel, saying that the genocide will be recorded in history.
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2026-04-11 00:29
Red Crescent, National Committee for Humanitarian Law condemn attacks on civilian infrastructure
TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the US-Israeli attacks on the country’s civilian infrastructure.
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2026-04-07 00:45
IRCS calls on ICRC to adopt measures to protect humanitarian assets amid war
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross to take more practical measures to protect humanitarian facilities and assets and prevent further violence that would interrupt the provision of relief services during the US-Israeli assaults against Iran.
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2026-04-04 23:45
IFRC issues emergency appeal to intl. community to support IRCS efforts
TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has issued an emergency appeal, urging international community to support the Iranian Red Crescent Society during the imposed war by the United States and Israel against the country.
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2026-04-01 00:07
IRCS lauds humanitarian aid by friendly countries during war
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has lauded humanitarian aid sent by friendly countries to support Iran during the U.S.-Israeli war, highlighting that their empathy reflects their deep human, cultural, and historical bonds with the Iranian nation.