TEHRAN – Red cross societies of Spain, Palestine, Italy, and Germany have condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Iran, which led to the martyrdom of one and injuries to five other staff members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

The officials voiced their solidarity with the IRCS in separate messages to the IRCS head, Pirhossein Kolivand, IRNA reported.

Amir-Ali Latifi, the IRCS aid worker, lost his life on January 10 in Rasht, Gilan province, while performing his duty.

“On behalf of the Palestine Red Crescent Society, I extend our deepest condolences to you, your staff and volunteers following the loss of Mr. Amirali Latifi, a dedicated volunteer of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

We strongly condemn any attacks against the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and humanitarian workers, whose sole mission is to save lives and alleviate human suffering.

May the soul of Mr. Latifi rest in peace, and may his family, colleagues, and your entire team find strength and courage to continue their noble humanitarian work.

With highest regards and solidarity,” Younis Al-Khatib, President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS), wrote in a message.

María del Mar Pageo, president of the Spanish Red Cross, expressed deepest condolences to Latifi’s family, his colleagues, and the IRCS members, wishing a swift recovery for those injured.

The Italian Red Cross Society, in a letter signed by Rosario Maria Gianluca Valastro, voiced solidarity with the IRCS, highlighting that the red cross and crescent staff, equipment, and centers should be respected and protected.

Director of International Cooperation Division of the German Red Cross (GRC), Christof Johnen, conveyed condolences for the loss of the IRCS staff member. 

“Mr. Ali Latifi’s dedication reflected the core values of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, marked by a profound sense of duty and service to people in need. We have also received with deep concern the reports of the wounding of five additional staff members. Despite these tragic circumstances, the actions undertaken by the Iranian Red Crescent Society demonstrate professionalism, resolve, and a clear focus on reaching affected communities without delay.

We therefore extend our sympathy to your teams and volunteers as they continue to operate in a complex and demanding environment. Please be assured of the German Red Cross’s continued solidarity.”

Previously, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) expressed condolences. 

“On behalf of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), I wish to express my deepest condolences on the death of Mr Amir Ali Latifi, a volunteer of the Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

We are profoundly saddened by his loss and the wounding of five others as they provided humanitarian assistance. These six volunteers dedicated their time and energy to alleviating the suffering others – embodying the spirit of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The ICRC stands with your National Society during this difficult time. Please pass on our best wishes for recovery to the injured volunteers and our heartfelt condolences to Mr Latifi’s family and loved ones, and to the entire Red Crescent community affected by these tragic events,” Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the ICRC, said. 

Secretary General of the IFRC, Jagan Chapagain, also expressed his condolences following the martyrdom of Latifi.

In his message of sympathy on the social media platform X, he stated: “I am deeply saddened by the killing of Amir Ali Latifi, an Iranian Red Crescent Society staff member, and the wounding of five other Iranian Red Crescent colleagues, who were all in the line of duty in Gilan province, on 10 January 2026.

I extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all Iranian Red Crescent colleagues.”

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