Aid convoy from Azerbaijan enters Iran via Astara crossing updated / photo

Humanitarian aid dispatched from Azerbaijan to Iran has crossed the two countries’ state border through the Astara-South checkpoint, according to Report News Agency's southern bureau.

The shipment, with a total weight of 82 tons, consists of a mix of essential supplies, including food products, medicines, and medical equipment. Of this total, 76 tons are food and other consumables, while 4 tons comprise pharmaceutical products and 2 tons consist of medical supplies.

The aid was delivered using five trucks.

The consignment was sent ahead of the Novruz holiday, and also includes festive gifts as part of the humanitarian package.

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Azerbaijan has dispatched another shipment of humanitarian aid to Iran, totalling 82 tons, following instructions from President Ilham Aliyev, as per domestic media reports.

The delivery follows a phone conversation held on March 8, 2026, between President Aliyev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the leaders discussed supporting the needs of the Iranian population. The latest shipment, sent on March 18, is intended to address the current needs of what was described as a neighbouring and friendly nation.

According to reports, the aid package includes a range of essential goods. Of the total 82 tons, 76 tons consist of food and other consumable products, 4 tons comprise medicines, and 2 tons include medical supplies.

The humanitarian cargo is being transported to Iran by five trucks.

In addition, given that the assistance is being delivered ahead of Novruz, the shipment also contains holiday gifts associated with the celebration.

By Tamilla Hasanova