Red Crescent

American  

noun

1. an organization functioning as the Red Cross in Muslim countries.

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Red Crescent British  

noun

1. a national branch of or the emblem of the Red Cross Society in a Muslim country

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Red Crescent

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement said last month that a dozen of its volunteers had been injured in attacks while trying to impose burial safety rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Elsewhere in Tehran, a large park was transformed into a camp, with hundreds of Red Crescent tents set up on the grounds.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has deployed hundreds of volunteers to support response efforts in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

The Iranian Red Crescent reports tens of thousands of calls to its helplines since the start of the conflict.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

“Everything from the Red Crescent is red, so it might be a coincidence.”

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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