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The European Commission announced on Thursday an initial amount of 1.2 million euros in response to recent floods in northern and southwestern Iran.

'We are in full solidarity with those people at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the thousands of families affected by the deadly floods, as well as with those brave enough to act out of the situation', said Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides.

The Greek politician through a statement specified the new funding will support humanitarian partners, including the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), to provide assistance and cover the most urgent necessities of those most in need.

The text highlighted that for more than 20 years the EU has funded humanitarian operations in Iran, providing protection for the most vulnerable, housing, water, sanitation, food security, access to basic education and health services.

The bloc maintains a position opposed to that of the United States in relation to the Islamic Republic, recognising its full and effective compliance with all the nuclear commitments assumed in the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JAP), from which President Donald Trump withdrew in May 2018.

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