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Russia delivers 313 tonnes of medical aid to Iran

The shipment, the second batch of medical supplies provided to Iran, was transported by rail to the city of Astara.

• March 27, 2026
Medical aid
Medical aid(Credit: Vocal Media)

The Russian Emergencies Ministry has delivered 313 tonnes of medicines to the Iranian government as part of a humanitarian aid mission, local media reported on Friday.

The shipment, the second batch of medical supplies provided to Iran, was transported by rail to the city of Astara.

Upon arrival, Russian officials formally handed over the cargo to authorised representatives of the Iranian government.

In a separate delivery, Russia dispatched another batch of aid via Azerbaijan, consisting of a convoy of seven trucks carrying more than 140 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, according to an Azerbaijani media report.

The report said the humanitarian assistance was organised on the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It added that the operation was completed with the support of Azerbaijan, which facilitated the transit of the aid mission.

(Xinhua/NAN) 

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