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Over $660k earmarked to support war victims
The president of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture announced that the chamber’s executive board has approved the allocation of IRR1 trillion (over $660,000) in credit to provincial chambers of commerce to assist those affected by the ongoing imposed war.
Samad Hassanzadeh, president of the national chamber, stated that the heads of provincial chambers, in coordination and cooperation with provincial crisis management headquarters and the Iranian Red Crescent Society, will take action to address the situation of those impacted by the recent conflict.
Expressing condolences to the families of those killed in the American–Zionist attacks, Hassanzadeh emphasized: “In these difficult times, we are confident that the people of Iran, driven by their sense of altruism and patriotism, alongside the government’s efforts, will make sacrifices to help compensate for the damages suffered by citizens, their fellow human beings, and their homes. The country’s private-sector economic actors also bear an important social responsibility in this regard.”
Rental accommodation
for displaced
Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development said the reconstruction process will be led by the Housing Foundation, adding that the assessment of damaged residential units and the formation of case files should be carried out immediately and as a matter of urgency by the relevant organizations. For those homes deemed uninhabitable, the Housing Foundation will provide rental housing for residents, prioritizing relocation within their original neighborhoods or villages.
Farzaneh Sadeq added that particularly in villages and small towns, efforts will be made to begin temporary housing using prefabricated units where possible.
In a virtual meeting with housing officials, the minister said that daily progress reports must be submitted to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development’s central headquarters.
Sadeq noted that, despite enemy media claims that the attacks targeted only military and security sites, field evidence shows significant damage to infrastructure as well as private and civilian buildings.
She stressed the need to document the destruction and the response efforts to support potential legal action.
“These actions can be taken to international bodies as war crimes and crimes against humanity, and should not be overlooked,” Sadeq emphasized.
She also underlined the need for special attention to border cities and regions of Iran with harsh climatic conditions, saying that the needs of these areas must be addressed with greater sensitivity to prevent the enemy from achieving its goals.
Sadeq added that residents of border regions have always played a crucial role in preserving Iran’s security and territorial integrity, and that swiftly addressing their problems is one of the government’s priorities.
The minister further highlighted the importance of continuous public communication about the ongoing measures, asserting that people must be kept informed of the services and actions underway so they can trust that their problems are being monitored and resolved.
She concluded, “We will certainly overcome this critical juncture. What matters most is how the people remember the officials’ efforts and services. Therefore, with empathy, agility, and an active presence on the ground, we must respond effectively to the needs of the people.”