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Moscow delivers 13 tonnes of medical supplies to Iran via Azerbaijan, pledges continued support amid U.S.–Israel–Iran tensions.
Russia has delivered humanitarian assistance to Iran as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
The Russian Embassy in Kenya announced the development on its official X account, confirming that Moscow had dispatched medical supplies to support Iran during the crisis.
According to the statement, an Ilyushin Il‑76 cargo aircraft transported over 13 tonnes of medical aid to Azerbaijan, from where the supplies will be transferred to Iranian authorities.
The embassy described the shipment as emergency medical materials and first-aid supplies intended to assist civilians affected by the conflict.
Putin Congratulates Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader, reaffirming Moscow’s strategic partnership with Tehran.
In a message released by the Kremlin, Putin expressed confidence in Khamenei’s ability to guide Iran through the current crisis, while acknowledging the legacy of his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Putin reiterated Russia’s solidarity with Iran, assuring that Moscow would stand by Tehran amid mounting geopolitical pressure.
Regional Tensions and U.S. Policy Shift
The humanitarian aid delivery comes as the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to heighten regional instability across the Middle East.
In a related move, the United States recently eased certain restrictions on Iranian oil exports, citing the need to stabilise global crude prices amid disruptions linked to the conflict.
Analysts warn that the situation could further strain diplomatic relations and reshape alliances in the region as global powers respond to the evolving crisis.
