Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law
Geneva (ICRC) – The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the hostilities in the Middle East.
Red Crescent rescue vehicle destroys in airstrike + video
TEHRAN, 05 April 2026 (IRCS) - A rescue vehicle belonging to the Iranian Red Crescent Society in Sepidan County, Fars Province, was completely destroyed following an airstrike this morning.
IRCS Condemns Attack on Aid Facilities, Urges International Action
TEHRAN, 04 April 2026 (IRCS) - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in their Joint Statement No. 8, condemned the attack on the country’s relief branches, facilities, and personnel, describing it as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and calling for urgent action by the international community.
Iranian Red Crescent Condemns Attack on Aid Facilities, Urges International Action
TEHRAN, 04 April 2026 (IRCS) - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in their Joint Statement No. 8, condemned the attack on the country’s relief branches, facilities, and personnel, describing it as a blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and calling for urgent action by the international community.
More than 140,000 Calls Received by 4030 Hotline During War
TEHRAN, 04 April 2026 (IRCS) - IRCS 4030 hotline has received 140,396 calls providing psychosocial counseling since the start of the war against Iran, the president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said.
Pres. Pezeshkian Appreciates Volunteers and Aid Workers
TEHRAN, 05 April 2026 (IRCS) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his appreciation for the prompt response, dedication, and empathy of the Iranian Red Crescent volunteers and aid workers.
Fourth Iranian Red Crescent aid worker martyred in recent airstrikes on Iran
Isfahan, 04 April 2026 (IRCS) - Abolfazl Dehnavi, an aid worker with the Iranian Red Crescent Society in Mobarakeh County, Isfahan Province, was martyred this morning in an airstrike on the county.
Letter to ICRC Urges Protection of Humanitarian Personnel After Bushehr Strike
TEHRAN, GENEVA/ 03 February 2026 (IRCS) – Following the airstrike on an Iranian Red Crescent Society relief warehouse in Bushehr County on the morning of Friday, April 3, the president of the IRCS formally urged the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross to adopt effective measures to protect personnel, facilities, and humanitarian assets.
Airstrike Targets Iranian Red Crescent Relief Warehouse
BUSHEHR, 03 April 2026 (IRCS) - An airstrike targeted a relief warehouse belonging to the Bushehr Red Crescent provincial branch.