In a message released on Thursday, Pirhossein Koulivand, head of Iran’s Red Crescent Society, expressed sympathy with the victims of the earthquake in Venezuela and conveyed Iran’s full preparedness to provide humanitarian assistance to the affected areas.
The message referred to severe damage in the states of La Guaira, Carabobo, Miranda, Aragua and Falcon, as well as in the cities of Caracas, Valencia, Maracay and Morón.
“The Red Crescent Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran stands beside you during these difficult moments,” Koulivand said in his message to the president of the Venezuelan Red Cross.
He also extended condolences to bereaved families and all those affected by the disaster and announced Iran’s readiness to send specialized rescue and medical teams to support relief operations.
The announcement came after two major earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24 within less than a minute of each other, triggering panic and causing widespread damage.
According to initial reports, the first quake measured 7.2 magnitude and was followed roughly 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. Both tremors struck near the coastal area around Morón, west of the capital Caracas.
The earthquakes led to building collapses and extensive infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses across the affected regions. Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez said dozens of people had been killed and hundreds injured, warning that the death toll could increase as rescue efforts continued.
Authorities declared a state of emergency, while international rescue teams were expected to arrive to assist local operations. Seismological authorities also warned of possible aftershocks following the powerful twin earthquakes.