Red Crescent Aid Worker Killed in Iran, Five Injured

A staff member with the Iranian Red Crescent has been killed while on duty in northern Iran. Five other humanitarian workers were injured in the same incident. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) confirmed the casualties. It did not provide details on the exact location or cause. In a statement, the IFRC urged all parties to protect humanitarian personnel. It emphasized that aid workers must be safe to do their jobs. The Iranian Red Crescent is a major relief society. It operates globally as part of the wider Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.