Under the directive of the central government, major humanitarian and medical relief convoys departed from the capital, Baghdad, and the southern provinces, heading to the Islamic Republic of Iran in solidarity with the Iranian people after recent US and Israeli military strikes caused widespread infrastructure damage and civilian casualties. The aid included tons of medicines, surgical supplies, and food items. The Iraqi Red Crescent affirmed that this step stems from humanitarian ties and geographical proximity, reiterating Iraq's firm stance in supporting peoples affected by armed conflicts and rejecting open-ended wars.