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Red Cross Sounds Alarm Over Escalating Medical Crisis in Iran

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is sounding a warning about the rapidly intensifying humanitarian needs in Iran, where a severe shortage of medical supplies could be imminent if the conflict continues unabated. According to Maria Martinez, head of the organization’s delegation in the country, the escalating situation poses a significant challenge to their ability to provide adequate support.

Since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran commenced on February 28, a staggering 2,000 lives have been lost, while more than 26,500 people have been injured. Martinez revealed that three of the Red Cross agency’s own personnel had fallen victim to the conflict, including one who was killed during an air strike on a medical clinic in Zanjan province on March 31. Martinez declined to assign blame for the tragic incidents.

Martinez expressed her primary concern: “The humanitarian needs are escalating at an alarming rate, and we’re struggling to keep pace with the level of support required to address this crisis.”

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