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Russia becomes first country to send aid to Iran amid war, sends 13 tons of emergency medical supplies
Wion ^ | 14th March 2026

Posted on 03/14/2026 9:38:32 AM PDT by Cronos

Russia has delivered more than 13 tons of emergency medical supplies to Iran via Azerbaijan, as the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel intensifies. The aid package, consisting primarily of medicines and essential hospital equipment, was dispatched on the direct orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin to address urgent healthcare shortages following weeks of heavy bombardment.

The humanitarian shipment was transported by a specialised Il-76 aircraft from Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry to Azerbaijan, from where it was transferred to the Iranian Red Crescent Society for final delivery. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the aid was provided following a specific request from Tehran, citing the widespread destruction of medical infrastructure and a high volume of civilian casualties.

The delivery highlights the deepening strategic and military alliance between Moscow and Tehran amid the escalating regional crisis that began on February 28. Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the opening strikes, the transition of power to his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been met with continued pledges of “unwavering support” from the Kremlin.

While the conflict has severely disrupted regional logistics and shipping - particularly through the Strait of Hormuz - the overland corridor through Azerbaijan has provided a critical lifeline for humanitarian relief. International observers view the move as a tangible demonstration of Moscow’s commitment to its Iranian partner, even as both nations face increasing pressure from Western powers.

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1 posted on 03/14/2026 9:38:32 AM PDT by Cronos
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To: Cronos

13 tons of emergency medical supplies. Meh.


2 posted on 03/14/2026 9:44:36 AM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: Cronos

That’s about the weight of 10 Hummer H3’s. LOL!


3 posted on 03/14/2026 9:53:25 AM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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To: Cronos

Meanwhile, Russians are dying on the front lacking adequate supplies.


4 posted on 03/14/2026 9:54:02 AM PDT by TexasGator (111'1/11.1II11.X11111.1~I11:/)
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To: Cronos
'Medical supplies' ???

Like the 'medical supplies' those Pali-squatters received in Gaza?

5 posted on 03/14/2026 10:05:39 AM PDT by jerod (Nazis were essentially Socialist in Hugo Boss uniforms... Get over it!)
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To: gibsonguy

About the right amount to rush to the bedside of the most recent appointed leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, to treat his serious wounding in recent engagements with the US and Israeli strike forces.

Pull off this miracle, and Iran just MIGHT have a tangible head of state. Not holding my breath.


6 posted on 03/14/2026 10:07:04 AM PDT by alloysteel (Coming in high, hot, blind, dead-stick, wheels up, outta gas, and the glide angle of a brick....)
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To: Cronos
Russia becomes first country to send aid to Iran amid war, sends 13 tons of emergency medical supplies

We all know how that turned out.

Regards,

7 posted on 03/14/2026 10:08:02 AM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: All

This was inevitable. Humanitarian aid is going to pour in from all the BRICS countries and then the US will be faced with a choice to allow it or bomb it.

All this with a meeting with Xi looming in April, in which the next round of begging for magnets will take place.


8 posted on 03/14/2026 10:08:21 AM PDT by Owen
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To: Cronos

Meanwhile, from Trump:

Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East and totally obliterated every military target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the world has ever known, but for reasons of decency I have decided not to wipe out the oil infrastructure on the island. However, should Iran or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the free and safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my first term and currently, I rebuilt our military into the most lethal, powerful and effective force by far, anywhere in the world. Iran has no ability to defend anything we want to attack - there is nothing they can do about it! Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the USA, the Middle East or for that matter, the World. Iran’s military and all others in the World, would be wise to lay doen their arms and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much! Thank you for your attention to this matter, PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP


9 posted on 03/14/2026 10:19:30 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
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To: SaxxonWoods

Trump on a roll:

POTUS: Yet again, an intentionally misleading headline by the Fake News Media about the five tanker planes that were supposedly struck down at an Airport in Saudi Arabia, and of no further use. In actuality, the Base was hit a few days ago, but the planes were not “struck” or “destroyed.”


10 posted on 03/14/2026 10:34:23 AM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....I voted for this too!)
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To: SaxxonWoods

Could we occupy Kharg Island? Probably too dangerous.


11 posted on 03/14/2026 11:21:09 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: Owen
begging for magnets

You seem obsessed with these magnets. Just sayin'


12 posted on 03/14/2026 11:27:45 AM PDT by canuck_conservative (Russia lies all the time)
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To: Cronos

13 tons of “medical supplies”? Yeah. Sure. Band-aids and drone parts.


13 posted on 03/14/2026 11:41:45 AM PDT by blackdog (The philosophy of the schoolroom in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.)
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To: Cronos

Since the Russians are already providing intelligence and targeting information, what’s a few more rockets and mines hidden in “relief supplies”?


14 posted on 03/14/2026 11:47:14 AM PDT by Bob Wills is still the king
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To: Cronos

Did this shipment include the 10 million small arms and ammo that the citizens will need to forever be free of tyrants?


15 posted on 03/14/2026 11:51:20 AM PDT by bobbo666
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To: bobbo666
Russia isn't helping the poor citizens

Putin is pals with the tyrant Ayatollahs



(Notice the picture on the wall)


16 posted on 03/14/2026 12:05:48 PM PDT by canuck_conservative (Russia lies all the time)
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To: Cronos

Were the contents checked??????


17 posted on 03/14/2026 12:08:51 PM PDT by faithhopecharity ("Politicians aren't born, they're excreted." Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Cronos

I would bet more like 13 tons of shoulder fired rockets.


18 posted on 03/14/2026 12:39:14 PM PDT by enduserindy
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To: Cronos

Reward for Iran threatening to bomb Ukraine


19 posted on 03/14/2026 12:44:15 PM PDT by nbenyo
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