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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing fierce conflict in West Asia, news of a major human tragedy is emerging. Iran had collected 40 tonnes of essential medicines through donations and donations to save the lives of patients in its country, but this huge consignment is now stuck in India. The reason is not a diplomatic hurdle, but an air strike. In fact, the plane by which these medicines were to be taken to Iran has been badly damaged in the recent US airstrike, due to which the supply chain of medicines has come to a complete standstill.
Stock of 40 tons of medicines, was waiting to reach Iran from India
Iran is currently struggling with a serious drug crisis and war-like situations. The government and civil groups there had together collected a stock of about 40 tonnes of medicines. India has also played an important role in purchasing and stocking these medicines. This consignment of medicines was completely ready and was to be delivered to Tehran through a special plane. But, non-availability of aircraft at the last minute and technical glitches (due to the attack) have ruined the entire mission.
American airstrike put ‘brake’ on flights
According to sources, the plane which Iran had deployed to carry these medicines was hit by the recent air strike by the US military. Due to damage to the aircraft, no alternative arrangements are immediately possible. Since these medicines belong to the ‘life-saving’ category, they can be taken only at a certain temperature and under specific conditions. The unavailability of the aircraft has increased the concern of Iran’s Health Ministry, because the lives of thousands of patients waiting for these medicines in hospitals there are at risk.
Consignment stuck in India: Challenge of logistics and security
Presently this stock of 40 tonnes of medicines is kept in a secure logistics center in India. Experts say that Iran is now busy arranging another aircraft, but due to restrictions on flights in the war-torn region and security risks, no company is currently ready to fly on this route. Along with this, there are many technical difficulties regarding the transaction and shipping of these medicines under the shadow of American sanctions.
China is trying to become a peacemaker, Russia-Iran’s closeness is increasing
On one hand, humanitarian aid has been halted, while on the other hand, China is trying to take advantage of this crisis to become a ‘peacemaker’ in the Middle East. It is believed to be China’s major strategy behind resolving the disputes between Iran and Afghanistan. This situation is challenging for India also, because this stock of medicines needs to reach its destination as soon as possible on humanitarian grounds. Now it remains to be seen which international power Iran takes help to overcome this ‘logistics crisis’.
