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Iran sends fifth humanitarian, medical aid to Yemen

31 Mar 2015 - 13:21


TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran sent a cargo plane carrying humanitarian aid, including medical equipment, to Yemen this morning.

Head of Iran Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Relief and Rescue Organization Nasser Charkhsaz told reporters that 19 tons of medicines and medical equipment was sent to Yemen.


He said the four consignments sent before included a total 50 tons of relief, medical, treatment, and consumer items.


Charkhsaz added that more humanitarian aids will be sent to Yemen if that country demands for more help.


Yemen has been the target of military aggression by a Saudi-led coalition since Thursday. Scores of innocent civilians have been killed or injured in these attacks.


By Fars News Agency




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