Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations announced that it has sent 13 tons of humanitarian aid to Iran through Azerbaijan, according to Anadolu Agency. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that the shipment includes medicines, which were first delivered to Azerbaijan and will then be handed over to representatives of the Iranian government. The aid was sent under the directive of President Vladimir Putin.

The ministry added that the medicines were transported to Azerbaijan using its air transport system before being transferred to Iran’s authorized representatives. The delivery comes amid heightened regional tensions following major attacks by the United States and Israel on February 28 that killed more than 1,300 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran reportedly launched drone and missile strikes on Israel and U.S. military bases in Gulf countries.

The aid delivery underscores Russia’s continued engagement with Iran during a period of escalating conflict and instability in the region.