International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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  • War Today 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.

  • ICRC 2026-03-26 00:14

    ICRC shocked by civilian casualties in recent US-Israeli attacks

    TEHRAN - The scale of civilian casualties and the humanitarian impact of the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran is deeply shocking, Vincent Cassard, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in Iran, has said, describing images from the strikes as heartbreaking.

  • ICRC 2026-03-25 23:21

    Targeting key infrastructures is a war on civilians: ICRC president

    TEHRAN – Targeting key infrastructures is a war on civilians, which has to be immediately stopped, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has said.

  • IRCS 2026-03-24 21:01

    IRCS calls on WHO, ICRC to hold U.S, Israel accountable for violation of humanitarian law

    TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has urged the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), to condemn the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, and take necessary measures to hold them accountable for the violation of international humanitarian law, particularly targeting residential units and medical centers.

  • Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) 2026-03-17 23:16

    ICRC, IFRC condole martyrdom of IRCS air worker

    TEHRAN – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have expressed their condolence to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) on the martyrdom of Hamidreza Jahanbakhsh, an aid worker of the IRCS, following the U.S.-Israeli aggression on the country.

  • Pirhossein Kolivand 2026-03-04 17:28

    IRCS calls on ICRC to adopt measures to safeguard ‎medical, educational centers

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to ensure the safety and security of medical and educational facilities during the U.S.-Israeli assaults against Iran.

  • ICRC seeks to boost co-op with IRCS 2025-12-14 15:44

    ICRC seeks to boost co-op with IRCS

    TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has highlighted the need to expand collaborations with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 2026.

  • IRCS, ICRC hold webinar on early rehabilitation 2025-11-19 16:03

    IRCS, ICRC hold webinar on early rehabilitation

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) have hosted a webinar on ‘Early Rehabilitation in Conflicts and Disasters’.

  • IRCS, ICRC underline rapid humanitarian aid in Gaza 2025-10-07 15:33

    IRCS, ICRC underline rapid humanitarian aid in Gaza

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have emphasized the need to facilitate the unimpeded flow of humanitarian assistance in Gaza.

  • IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op 2025-09-27 15:14

    IRCS, ICRC discuss ways to boost co-op

    TEHRAN – Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, and Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, have explored the potential to enhance joint efforts between the two societies.

  • IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation 2025-09-16 15:17

    IRCS hosts workshop to underscore rehabilitation

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has held a workshop on the vital importance of rehabilitation.

  • ‘We remain fully committed to protecting, assisting people of Gaza’: ICRC assures IRCS 2025-08-17 15:39

    ‘We remain fully committed to protecting, assisting people of Gaza’: ICRC assures IRCS

    TEHRAN – In a letter to the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Mirjana Spoljaric, has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering commitment to doing its utmost to assist civilians in Gaza.

  • IRCS urges ICRC to take immediate actions on humanitarian crisis in Gaza 2025-07-23 15:24

    IRCS urges ICRC to take immediate actions on humanitarian crisis in Gaza

    TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in a letter to the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for prompt actions to be taken to stop the humanitarian crisis escalated by starvation in Gaza, and end the torture of civilians.

  • ICRC 2025-06-19 14:44

    Iran urges ICRC to openly slam Zionist regime's aggression

    TEHRAN –Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has urged the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to explicitly condemn Israel's attacks on Iran.

  • “My heart is broken” is not just enough: IRCS tells ICRC of Israeli crimes in Iran 2025-06-15 16:32

    “My heart is broken” is not just enough: IRCS tells ICRC of Israeli crimes in Iran

    TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has told the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) that just saying ‘my heart is broken’ in reaction to the photos of innocent Iranian children killed in Israeli strikes is not enough.

  • With ICRC assistance, IRCS is ready to share expertise 2025-05-21 15:32

    With ICRC assistance, IRCS is ready to share expertise

    TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to share its scientific and educational experiences as well as operational expertise with other red crescent societies with the contribution of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

  • American-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander is reunited with his family 2025-05-12 22:09

    American-Israeli soldier Alexander is reunited with family as Hamas releases him

    Hamas released Edan Alexander, a dual American-Israeli national and soldier, as it seeks to revive ceasefire negotiations and an end to Israel’s punishing blockade on the besieged Gaza Strip.

  • Photo shows the Ashraf camp in Albania, where the MEK keeps over 2000 individuals 2025-05-07 22:37

    By Sheida Sabzehvari 

    Europe’s hidden human rights crisis: The MEK’s forbidden family bonds

    Iranian families beg Red Cross for answers on missing relatives recruited by terror organization 

    TEHRAN – The human heart craves family. It's crucial for our well-being, providing warmth, security, and a sense of belonging. But for a terrorist group that has isolated over 2000 people in a cloistered community at the heart of Europe, familial bonds are not a source of strength, but a threat to obedience.

  • Humanitarian aid in Gaza to end soon 2025-05-04 23:02

    Humanitarian response in Gaza on verge of total collapse

    The humanitarian response in Gaza is on the verge of total collapse. Six weeks of intense hostilities, combined with a complete blockage of aid for two months, have left civilians without the essentials they need to survive.

  • ICRC ready to offer relief services to families of Shahid Rajaee Port incident victims 2025-04-30 15:33

    ICRC ready to offer relief services to families of Shahid Rajaee Port incident victims

    TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide relief services to those injured during the massive explosion that occurred at Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday.

  • Iranians are into humanitarian activities: ICRC representative 2025-04-07 16:00

    Iranians are into humanitarian activities: ICRC representative

    TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has said people in Iran are highly interested in supporting and helping each other as exemplified by their participation in humanitarian and healthcare programs.

  • IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas 2025-03-15 15:52

    IRCS, ICRC explore avenues for boosting services in underprivileged areas

    TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have discussed ways for expanding collaborations to promote supportive and medical services, particularly rehabilitation services, in different provinces of the country.

  • The captives were killed in Israeli bombardments of Gaza 2025-02-20 15:44

    Hamas hands over bodies of Israeli captives to Red Cross

    Palestinian fighters loaded four black coffins onto International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) vehicles in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Thursday.

  • IRCS, ICRC to establish secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran 2025-02-17 15:53

    IRCS, ICRC to establish secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran

    TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), have agreed on setting up a joint secretariat on rehabilitation services in Tehran.

  • ICRC ready to support refugee students in Iran 2025-02-15 15:27

    ICRC ready to support refugee students in Iran

    TEHRAN –Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, has announced readiness to provide educational support for refugee children.

  • 75th anniversary of adoption of Geneva Conventions marked 2025-01-21 15:17

    75th anniversary of adoption of Geneva Conventions marked

    TEHRAN – The International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) office in Iran in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs observed the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions during a ceremony on Tuesday.

  • ICRC underscores boosting ties with IRCS in rehabilitation, mental health sectors 2025-01-14 15:23

    ICRC underscores boosting ties with IRCS in rehabilitation, mental health

    TEHRAN – Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iran, in a meeting with Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has highlighted the need for expanding cooperation in humanitarian sectors, mainly rehabilitation and mental health.

  • Gaza hospitals 2025-01-08 21:50

    ICIR: Obliteration of healthcare system in northern Gaza puts civilians at grave risk

    GENEVA (ICRC) – Repeated hostilities in and around hospitals have obliterated the healthcare system in northern Gaza, putting civilians at an unacceptably grave risk of going without life-saving care. 

  • ICRC Lebanon 2025-01-08 21:49

    ICRC president urges sustained humanitarian assistance to Lebanon 

    BEIRUT (ICRC) – Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), visited Lebanon, where humanitarian needs remain immense following the latest escalation of hostilities. 

  • IRCS to attend Intl. Conference of Red Cross, Red Crescent 2024-10-22 15:47

    IRCS to attend Intl. Conference of Red Cross, Red Crescent

    TEHRAN –Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, has departed the country to attend the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, which will be held from October 28 to 31 in Geneva, Switzerland.