U.S. sells oil seized from Iran to Venezuela for $40 million

The United States said on Thursday that it had sold Iranian oil seized on its way to Venezuela for more than $40 million, according to France 24.

Tehran, Caracas discuss ways to expand tourism ties

TEHRAN – Iran and Venezuela have explored avenues to deepen tourism relations, especially through simplifying visa rules, launching fam tours, and setting up exhibits.

3rd Iranian fuel tanker enters Venezuela’s waters

TEHRAN – The final vessel in a flotilla of three Iranian fuel tankers has entered Venezuela’s waters, as a sign of defiance by Iran and Venezuela against the United States’ sanctions on both countries.

Three Iranian tankers approach Venezuela with fuel cargoes

The first of three Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela arrived on Monday night, demonstrating the ability of the Iranian and Venezuelan governments to bypass American sanctions, according to The Maritime Executive.

Iran helps Venezuela export its oil: Bloomberg

TEHRAN – An Iranian supertanker, which has delivered a cargo of oil condensate to Venezuela last week in defiance of U.S. sanctions, is now loading Venezuelan oil to export it, Bloomberg reported.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iran-Venezuela ties offering anti-unilateralism model: envoy

TEHRAN – Stating that the hegemony of the US is over, Venezuela's Ambassador to Tehran told Mehr News Agency that the Iran-Venezuela relations are conveying a message to other countries that they can counter the unilateralism too.

‘There is no limit to expansion of Iran-Venezuela ties’

TEHRAN - David Paravisini, a member of the Constituent National Assembly of Venezuela, has said that there is no limit to expand ties between Iran and Venezuela.

Maduro: Venezuela to boost strategic ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that Venezuela will boost strategic ties with Iran in energy sphere.

U.S. ‘maximum pressure’ brought Iran, Venezuela closer together: expert

TEHRAN — An international relations expert says the United States’ “maximum pressure” policy on Iran has brought Iran and Venezuela closer together as energy partners, with Venezuela serving as a destination country for Iranian gasoline exports.

Vaezi says tankers seized by U.S. do not belong to Iran

TEHRAN - Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Wednesday that the tankers seized by the United States and the cargo they were carrying did not belong to Iran.

Iran rejects claims about seizure of its tankers by U.S.

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador to Venezuela Hojat Soltani has rejected claims that the United States has seized Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela.

Maduro calls Iran-Venezuela relations ‘unbreakable’

TEHRAN – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that relations between Iran and Venezuela are “deep” and “unbreakable”.

Hook asked to leave to take fall for failed U.S. Iran strategy: Former official

A former senior U.S. administration familiar with events leading up to Hook’s departure said he was “being asked to leave to take the fall for the failed Iran strategy.”

By staff and agency

Hook says U.S. concerned about ‘energized’ Iran-Venezuela ties

Washington’s Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Friday that the United States is concerned about growing relations between Iran and Venezuela.

By Mohammad Mazhari

Reasons why Iran backs Venezuela

As two oil-producing countries under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela have been working in recent years to strengthen geopolitical ties to relieve U.S. pressure and find a solution to improve their economies.

Vaezi says Iran welcomes close ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN - Presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi said on Monday that Iran respects the Venezuela government and people and welcomes expansion of ties and cooperation with the Latin American country.

Rouhani says Iran, Venezuela should deepen ties

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has said that Iran and Venezuela should deepen “strategic” and “friendly” ties.

‘Iran-Venezuela trade poses no threat’

TEHRAN - Michael Hollingsworth, a professor at the University of South Alabama, has said that trade between Iran and Venezuela poses no threat to the world.

By staff and agency

U.S. seeks to seize four Iranian tankers sailing towards Venezuela

U.S. prosecutors have filed a lawsuit to seize four tankers sailing towards Venezuela with gasoline supplied by Iran.

Trump’s nuclear deal exit costly for U.S.: university professor

TEHRAN - Robin Ramcharan, a lecturer at the Webster University of Thailand and executive director of the Bangkok-based Asia Centre, has said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, has been costly for the U.S.

By Hamid Bayati

Trump’s talks offer with Venezuela and Iran doesn't mean policy shift: Argentinian professor

TEHRAN - The head of the International Relations Area for the Observatory of International Trade at the National University of Lujan in Argentina believes that U.S. hostile policies toward Iran and Venezuela will continue despite Donald Trump’s willingness to talk with Tehran and Caracas.

‘Iran, Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful U.S. sanctions’

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Thursday that Iran and Venezuela remain steadfast in countering unlawful sanctions of the United States.

Syrian FM calls fuel delivery to Venezuela a great step

TEHRAN – Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said on Tuesday that Iran’s action in sending fuel to Venezuela was a very “great step”.

By Payman Yazdani, Morteza Rahmani

Iran-Venezuela alliance a glorious example for nations to follow: American analyst

TEHRAN – An American columnist and political author says the Iran-Venezuela alliance against the US is a glorious model for other nations to stand against Washington's hegemonic policies.

Iran’s presence in Latin America nightmare for America, says ex-diplomat

TEHRAN — A former Iranian ambassador to Germany says Iran’s presence in Latin America is essential because it creates nightmares for the United States and safeguards Iran’s national interests.

U.S. attempt to extend arms embargo on Iran is ‘shameful’: Webster University prof.

TEHRAN - Warren Rosenblum, a professor at Webster University, has said that the United States’ attempt to extend arms embargo on Iran is “unjustified” and “shameful”.

Iran, Venezuela to continue fighting Trump’s hostile policies: envoy

TEHRAN – Venezuela’s envoy to the UN Jorge Valero has said that Iran and Venezuela will continue fighting U.S. President Donald Trump’s hostile policies.

Ayatollah Khamenei praises crew of tankers to Venezuela

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has praised crew of the Iranian tankers that shipped fuel to Venezuela.

Maduro says Iran is a real friend of Venezuela

TEHRAN - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that Russia, China, Iran and Cuba are real friends of Venezuela as they provide all-round help to Caracas.