(CNN) Seventy people have died in flooding in Iran after record rainfalls began saturating parts of the country last month, state-run media reported. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent said it was helping thousands of people affected by the flooding. Iran accuses US of hindering aidOn April 2, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement extending condolences to the victims of the flooding in Iran and blaming its government for the disaster. "These floods once again show the level of Iranian regime mismanagement in urban planning and in emergency preparedness. "The United States stands ready to assist and contribute to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which would then direct the money through the Iranian Red Crescent for relief."

Source: CNN April 07, 2019 08:03 UTC