[46804] The Red Cross warns: Renewed fighting in Iran will endanger millions of civilians

The Red Cross warning against escalation in Iran

In reports published today, May 2, 2026, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, warned of the catastrophic consequences of renewed fighting in Iran. According to Al Jazeera, the organization emphasizes that "millions of people will remain in danger" if military conflict resumes.

In a conversation with Al Jazeera, Spoljaric clarified that the civilian population would be the first to be harmed by any escalation. This position was also echoed in reports by أخبار فلسطين العاجلة 24 and اخبار الغد, which emphasized the deep concern for the safety of the residents in the region.

Spoljaric unequivocally stated that "there is no way to ensure the safety of civilians in Iran except through turning to the dialogue table". The central message emerging from the reports is the urgent need for a political solution to prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis.