Why it matters:
Torrential rains have caused widespread destruction in Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit, leading to significant loss of life and displacement.
Iran shows regional solidarity and the potential for cross-border cooperation in disaster relief with neighbouring countries.
The big picture:
The floods in Pakistan have resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with over 650 people dead due to heavy monsoon rains and flash floods. The death toll has been reported as high as 321 in some areas, with 274 fatalities specifically in the northwest region.
What they’re saying:
Eskandar Momeni: “Pakistan is our brotherly neighboring country, we stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Pakistan.”
Syed Mohsin Naqvi: “Iran and Pakistan share joys and sorrows; climate change is becoming a precursor to a terrible disaster in Pakistan.”
Go deeper:
Pakistan Flood Death Toll Tops 210 as Rescue Helicopter Crash Compounds Crisis
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