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Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran
FormationApril 5, 1922; 102 years ago (1922-04-05)
TypeNonprofit organization
HeadquartersSolh Tower, 136 Valiasr Street, Mirdamad Boulevard, Tehran
Region served
Iran, Middle East, Africa
FieldsHumanitarianism
President
Amir Hossein Ziaei
Budget7,000,000,000 IRR (2015)
Staff400,000
Websitercs.ir

Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Template:Lang-fa), or the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is a relief, rescue, and medical aid organisation in Iran.[1] It was formed in 1922 as the "Red Lion and Sun Society of Iran" and was recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross and later was admitted at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. its name was changed to the "Red Crescent Society" after the Islamic Revolution.

The IRCS has its headquarters in Tehran. It is among top five relief agencies around the world.[2]

References

  1. ^ "About | Iranian Red Crescent Society". Rcs.ir. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  2. ^ Iran Red Crescent Society among top five relief agencies IRNA