TEHRAN – Iran’s Home Minister Escandar Momeni expressed solidarity with Pakistan on Monday as catastrophic monsoon floods destroyed the country and provided “all possible support” during a high level call with Pakistani counterpart Mohsin Nakki.
Diplomatic involvement comes ahead of Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian’s scheduled visit to Islamabad, highlighting the deepening of bilateral relations amid the crisis.
“A deep sympathy for the deceased family,” Minister Momeni declared, stressing that “Iran is standing with the government and the people of Pakistanis during this difficult time.”
Iran’s Red Crescent Association (IRCS) is ready to send medical and relief teams, reinforcing Tehran’s commitment to immediate humanitarian action.
IRCS head Pir-Hossein Kolivand confirmed preparations to support Pakistan’s flood response and said “we are ready to send medical and relief teams to support humanitarian activities.”
Pakistan’s eastern Punjab (its most populous region) is facing unprecedented devastation, with relentless rain since June 26th, causing flash floods that killed 63 people in 24 hours.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has confirmed at least 124 deaths and 264 injuries nationwide, primarily due to the collapse of homes. District Chakwar has recorded a devastating 400mm flood overnight, submerging the entire community, and Rawalpindi has issued a mass evacuation order after overwhelming the drainage system with 200mm of rainfall.
Minister Nakvi acknowledged Iran’s solidarity and said Pakistan “looks forward to welcoming President Pezeshkian next week.”
This diplomatic adjustment follows a recent meeting with Tehran with Ali Abbar Velayati, the leader of the Islamic Revolution.
In a call with President Pezeshkian on June 15, Pakistan Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif urged the international community and the United Nations to take “urgent and reliable measures” to end the Israeli regime’s invasion of Iran.
The call between the Home Minister has strengthened the consistent recognition of Tehran’s historical support in Islamabad.
Iran then sent 100 tons of aid through a red crescent moon, with Prime Minister Shebaz Sharif exemplifying the term “very historical and siblings” among his Muslim neighbors.
The current disaster evokes the traumatic memories of the 2022 flood, which killed 1,700 people and drove away 30 million people.
UN officials now warn that this monsoon season could rival its devastation, and that glacial melts from the heat waves to the north are driving the risk of flooding.
Punjab remains in emergency situation. The military was deployed for rescue operations as the community was owned under record rainfall of over 100mm each day. The weather model predicts “exceptionally high” floods along the Jeram River, potentially reaching a CUSEC of 450,000 (cubic feet per second).