Iran’s strategic location, with access to international waters through the Persian Gulf and a well-developed transportation network of roads, rail, and air, makes it an effective hub for the ICRC’s logistical support in Iran and the region.

Its proximity to Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and the Caucasus, where the ICRC runs major humanitarian operations, further enhances its role in supporting humanitarian response efforts. Over the years, Iran has become a key transit route for relief goods, facilitating the movement of humanitarian aid to neighboring countries. During periods of increased humanitarian needs, the logistics capacity in Iran has also supported the rapid mobilization and delivery of emergency relief items and essential supplies for humanitarian operations in the country and the region.

Additionally, high-quality and competitively priced Iranian products have made the country a regular supplier of water and sanitation materials and other essential supplies for ICRC operations. Local procurement and established supply-chain capacity also provide greater flexibility in responding to changing operational needs and disruptions to international supply routes.

The increasing flexibility and capacity of the ICRC’s presence in Iran continue to strengthen its ability to support humanitarian efforts both nationally, regionally and beyond.

 

 

 

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