Iran's Red Crescent medical service said it would send aid to Gaza in the wake of Israel's campaign in Gaza. A ship left Iran's port of Bandar Abbas Saturday night and will reach Gaza in 12 days, a statement by an organization official said. Iran said it expects the ship to be able to dock, as several others which recently sailed Gaza were able to do as well.

"The cargo contains over 2,000 tons of food, medicine and appliances and it will be accompanied by 12 Iranian doctors and relief workers," the official said. Earlier this month, Israel turned back an Iranian ship that was attempting to reach Gaza.