Iraq pledges humanitarian support to Venezuela after earthquakes
Shafaq News- Baghdad
Iraq stands ready to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following twin earthquakes that killed at least 235 people and left tens of thousands missing, Prime Minister Mohammed Ali al-Zaidi said Friday, conveying his condolences to Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez.
The earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck northwestern Venezuela within 39 seconds of each other on June 24, causing widespread destruction across the country, particularly in the capital Caracas and the coastal state of La Guaira. About 235 were killed so far, more than 4,300 people were injured and at least 157 remain missing, with nearly 3,000 families directly impacted, according to Venezuelan officials.
Al-Zaidi affirmed solidarity with Venezuela and expressed willingness to cooperate in relief and support efforts for those affected.
Iraq's message came as an international response to the disaster widened, with Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, and several other countries offering humanitarian aid or expressing solidarity with Caracas.
Prime Minister @AliFalihAlzaidy sent a message of solidarity and condolences to the President of Venezuela, @delcyrodriguezv, expressing his condolences and solidarity with the friendly Venezuelan people following the earthquake that struck several regions of the country, causing… https://t.co/U2dDdflfQS
— المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس الوزراء 🇮🇶 (@IraqiPMO) June 26, 2026
