Why it matters:
Afghanistan, as a neighboring country, shares deep historical and cultural ties with Iran. Natural disasters in one often have direct humanitarian implications for the other.
The big picture:
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on Thursday, killing more than 2,200 people and injuring nearly 4,000.
What they're saying:
Brigadier General Hamid Vahidi, commander of the Iranian Army Air Force, stated that an Iranian transport plane was sent to Afghanistan carrying humanitarian aid, including relief supplies, food, and medicine.
He added: “The Iranian Air Force is fully prepared to assist those in need as quickly as possible.” He continued: “The humanitarian missions of the Iranian Army reflect the depth of the brotherly and neighborly ties between the Iranian and Afghan peoples.”
Key points:
The governor of Kunar announced the conclusion of search and rescue operations for victims of the earthquake.
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