. NEW DELHI: First shipment of medical aid from India reached Iran on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed. The Iranian embassy in India said that the delivery was received by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and expressed gratitude to the people of India. “The first shipment of medical aid from the esteemed people of India has been delivered. We sincerely thank the kind people of India,” the Embassy of Iran in India posted on social media.India has, in recent years, emerged as a notable provider of assistance to other countries. The aid comes as Iran grapples with the impact of the ongoing US-Israel military campaign, which began on February 28. Watch ‘Good Relations With Govt Of India’: Iran’s Envoy To Delhi On Bilateral Ties Amid West Asia War According to Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, more than 1,300 people have been killed and over 7,000 injured in Iran since the conflict began. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US pounds Iranian missile sites near key Strait of Hormuz; Iran rains down cluster bombs on Tel AvivIran confirms death of national security chief Ali Larijani, president Pezeshkian offers condolences’Posed risk to shipping’: US says it hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000-pound munitionsMeanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 18 attacks on healthcare facilities and confirmed that eight medical personnel have been killed.WHO officials say the Iranian healthcare system remained largely functional, despite the challanges. “Primary healthcare and health infrastructure are robust, and they can accommodate casualties as of now,” WHO regional director Hanan Balkhy told Reuters.The WHO also said it had contingency plans to deliver emergency supplies if the situation worsened. Officials further noted potential health risks from toxic “black rain” caused by smoke from oil facilities set on fire, which could increase respiratory infections. Flights for emergency medical aid, temporarily suspended from the WHO hub in Dubai, have now resumed.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Married Modi-ji’: PM Modi Laughs As Mallikarjun Kharge Cracks Joke On Deve Gowda In Rajya Sabha’UPI Global Expansion Signals India’s Rising Tech Influence And Power Shift’, Says Shashi TharoorFarewell With A Message: Modi Urges Outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs To Continue Public Service Beyond HouseAt Least 9 Killed In Massive Building Fire Near Palam Metro As Rescue Operations Continue In DelhiThe $3.4 Trillion China Mistake That Now Defines Every US Deal With IndiaIndia Busts Global Network, US Mercenary Matthew VanDyke Held In Drone Warfare Training Case By NIAPM Modi Calls UAE President As India Moves To Safeguard Oil Lifeline Through Hormuz, Secure PeaceIs There Any Lesson Which India Needs To Learn From Iran War For Sindoor 2.0‘Will Maintain Exports Again’: Piyush Goyal Highlights India’s ‘Stable’ Trade Amid West Asia WarSupreme Court Strikes Down Three-Month Rule, Grants Equal Maternity Leave To Adoptive Mothers Too123Photostories7 fun ways to stay active without feeling like you’re exercisingHappy Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: From subtle to stunning – 10 home decoration ideas to make Eid special10-minute deliveries at Re 1 per flight: Drones set to transform healthcare in BengaluruThat headache you just Googled might be nothing or something serious: Why you should stop self-diagnosing and talk to a doctorFrom a luxurious house in Mumbai to a high-end car collection: Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya’s lavish lifestyleEid 2026: 10 traditional and comforting egg dishes for Eid celebrationTop 10 Roblox anime games in 2026 you can’t missBig relief for flyers: 60% free seats, families to sit together; know more about new airline rules5 simple but powerful parenting lessons from Michelle ObamaWhy love isn’t enough and the 10 questions you should be asking123Hot PicksMaternity leaveBengal police reshuffleMatthew Van DykeGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingRGUHS BSC Nursing ResultIran Security Chief Ali Larijani DeathGreen Card HoldersMiguel DiazJasprit BumrahChief Ali LarijaniSalman KhanBig Show rumoursSpurs Kings injury reportEid ul fitr 2026
NEW DELHI: First shipment of medical aid from India reached Iran on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed. The Iranian embassy in India said that the delivery was received by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and expressed gratitude to the people of India. “The first shipment of medical aid from the esteemed people of India has been delivered. We sincerely thank the kind people of India,” the Embassy of Iran in India posted on social media.India has, in recent years, emerged as a notable provider of assistance to other countries. The aid comes as Iran grapples with the impact of the ongoing US-Israel military campaign, which began on February 28.
According to Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, more than 1,300 people have been killed and over 7,000 injured in Iran since the conflict began. Meanwhile, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 18 attacks on healthcare facilities and confirmed that eight medical personnel have been killed.WHO officials say the Iranian healthcare system remained largely functional, despite the challanges. “Primary healthcare and health infrastructure are robust, and they can accommodate casualties as of now,” WHO regional director Hanan Balkhy told Reuters.The WHO also said it had contingency plans to deliver emergency supplies if the situation worsened. Officials further noted potential health risks from toxic “black rain” caused by smoke from oil facilities set on fire, which could increase respiratory infections. Flights for emergency medical aid, temporarily suspended from the WHO hub in Dubai, have now resumed.
