Russia sent cargo plane with 13 tons of medical aid to Iran
Russia sent 13 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency.
The cargo consists of medicines transported by air as part of a humanitarian operation ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
Officials said the delivery was organized in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Emergency Situations Minister Aleksandr Kurenkov.
The medical supplies were first flown to Azerbaijan before being transferred onward to Iranian authorities.
Azerbaijan acted as an intermediary in the operation, receiving the cargo before facilitating its delivery to Iran.
According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency, aviation units from Russia’s emergency service handled the transport of the medicines.
The aid was then passed to the relevant Iranian government bodies responsible for distribution.
From his part, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russia for its assistance during a phone conversation with Putin earlier this week.
During the call, he expressed gratitude for the support provided, especially for humanitarian aid.
Russia hasn’t confirmed whether it provides Iran with military assistance or intelligence, but Moscow has acknowledged continued political and humanitarian backing for Tehran.
Putin recently expressed his unwavering support for the Islamic Republic following the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader.
