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Iran sends third aid consignment to quake-hit Turkey

28 October 2011 [14:16] - TODAY.AZ
The Islamic Republic has delivered its third batch of humanitarian assistance to the quake-hit Turkish province of Van, Deputy Head of Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Heidar Heidari said, Press TV reported referring to IRNA on Friday.

"Iran's third cargo of humanitarian aid includes 672 tents, 4000 blankets, 2500 packs of food pack, and 800 water bottles, which were handed to the officials of Van province," Heidari said.

Heidari went on to say that currently 48 IRCS air workers in six groups are helping the Turkish rescue teams to locate those who have been trapped under the ruins.


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