On December 27, the French news agency reported, citing IRNA, that these trained dogs belong to the Iranian army or have been provided to Iran by Europeans. In the past, the use of these dogs has been controversial due to Islamic religious issues, and after the 1990 earthquake and again last year, officials delayed rescue efforts due to their reluctance to accept rescue dogs. However, for some time now, many religious scholars in Iran have deemed the use of dogs for saving human lives permissible, and even this past Friday, the Iranian Minister of Interior specifically requested foreign aid providers to send dogs. The dogs serving in the Iranian army are typically used to detect heroin and hashish smuggling at the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Rescue Dogs Save Twenty People from Earthquake Rubble
Rescue dogs have successfully saved twenty individuals trapped under rubble following an earthquake in Iran. The use of these dogs, previously controversial due to religious beliefs, has gained acceptance among many Iranian religious scholars. This shift is significant as it reflects changing attitudes towards the role of animals in humanitarian efforts.
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📰 What Happened
Rescue dogs successfully saved twenty people trapped under earthquake rubble in Iran. This marks a significant shift in the acceptance of using dogs in rescue operations, previously hindered by religious beliefs.
- The rescue operation took place following a recent earthquake in Iran.
- The use of rescue dogs has been controversial in Iran due to Islamic religious issues.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of earthquakes, and the use of rescue dogs has been contentious due to Islamic beliefs regarding animals. Recent changes in religious interpretations have allowed for their use in saving lives.
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