The ICRC has been present in Iran, working with the Iranian Red Crescent Society and other national partners to provide humanitarian assistance, strengthen their response capacity, and ensure respect for international humanitarian law (IHL).
The ICRC started its activities in Iran in 1977 and maintained its presence in the country during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War. We have expanded our activities in the country since 2001. Today, we work in partnership with the IRCS and other Iranian organizations in the fields of physical rehabilitation, tracing missing persons and restoring family links and health care services. We continue to help address the humanitarian consequences of the 1980–88 Iraq-
The situation in the Middle East is deteriorating, with the recent escalation of violence affecting countless lives in the region. Civilians are bearing the brunt of the conflict, and the need for humanitarian assistance is growing.
Your contribution enables us to strengthen our response and adapt to evolving needs on the ground.
Together, we can stand up for humanity and dignity in these challenging times.
The Iran delegation works closely with the Iranian Red Crescent to raise awareness of international humanitarian law and the principles that guide the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, such as with Iran’s national committee on international humanitarian law and the ministry of foreign affairs.
