Cuba

2026-01-23 18:43

By Silvina Pachelo

Studying medicine in Cuba: A Palestinian preparing to aid Gaza amid Israel’s assault on doctors

BUENOS AIRES — Muhammad Ali is 21 years old. He is Palestinian, from the West Bank, and studies medicine in Cuba thanks to a scholarship. His story does not begin at a university or in a classroom, but in a territory marked by war, scarcity, and loss. While many young people elsewhere can afford to ignore the harsh reality faced by Palestinians, for him —as for so many others— the horizon is defined by urgency: surviving, protecting one’s family, gaining access to water, medicine, and the most basic necessities.

2026-01-18 19:57

International group condemns threats of force and interference in Iran

TEHRAN – The Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter has strongly condemned recent threats of force against Iran, characterizing foreign interference and the incitement of violence as flagrant violations of international law.

2026-01-06 22:02

Tehran rallies Latin American allies after US ‘law of jungle’ act in Venezuela

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his counterparts from Brazil and Cuba, with the recent U.S. military aggression in Venezuela dominating the discussions.

2026-01-05 14:00

At least 80 killed in U.S. strikes on Venezuela; Cuba reports 32 citizens among the dead

The New York Times reported that at least 80 people were killed in Venezuela following U.S. military strikes.

2025-11-19 15:13

Tehran, Havana ink pharmaceutical MOU

TEHRAN – Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand international cooperation in the health sector and increase access to health products.

2025-09-19 15:37

Iran, Cuba follow up on joint vaccine production

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, the senior advisor to the health minister, and Tania Margarita Cruz Hernandez, Cuba’s Acting Minister of Public Health, have discussed ways to expand medical and scientific ties between the two countries, taking further actions on boosting cooperation in vaccine production and the biotechnology sector.

2025-06-16 15:12

Latin American states denounce Israeli attacks on Iran, express solidarity

TEHRAN –Various Latin American heads of state and political groups have condemned the Zionist regime’s terrorist strikes against Iran, expressing solidarity with the Iranian nation.

2025-05-31 14:47

Seven countries attend Iran’s nanotech achievements meeting

TEHRAN – During a meeting held in Venezuela on Thursday, high-ranking delegations from Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Serbia, Honduras, China, and Vietnam gained a deeper understanding of Iran’s achievements in nanotechnology and its applications, particularly in the healthcare sector.

2025-05-02 14:42

Tehran, Havana follow up on joint biotechnology, vaccine production projects

TEHRAN – Cuban Ambassador to Tehran, Jorge Fernando Nicolás, in a meeting with Alireza Biglari, the Iranian deputy health minister for international affairs, discussed ways to follow up on joint projects, especially in biotechnology and vaccine production projects.

2025-04-12 15:25

‘Coercive measures, digital gap main challenges of information society’

TEHRAN – The head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Mohammad-Mohsen Sadr, has called the unilateral coercive measures and the digital divide the main challenges of the information society.

2025-03-28 20:20

Venezuelan ambassador, Cuban diplomat participate in Tehran’s Quds Day demonstrations

TEHRAN - The Venezuelan Ambassador to Iran and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Cuban Embassy took part in this year’s Quds Day demonstrations in Tehran, joining thousands of Iranians and international representatives in expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

2025-01-08 15:26

Cuba is Iran's top Latin American partner in health sector: official

TEHRAN –Cuba is one of the countries in Latin America with the highest level of cooperation with Iran in different fields, including the health sector, according to an official with the health ministry.

2024-12-17 16:08

Iran-Cuba health ties ‘strategic’: official

TEHRAN –Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, has stated that the relations between Iran and Cuba in the health sector are strategic.

2024-11-04 16:27

Tehran, Havana sign MOU on enhancing postal services

TEHRAN –Iran and Cuba have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation in postal services.

2024-11-01 22:13

Iran slams U.S. sanctions on Cuba after overwhelming condemnation at UN

TEHRAN- The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry denounced the unilateral coercive measures imposed by the United States on Cuba, highlighting the support for Cuba from a significant majority of the United Nations General Assembly members.

ICT minister to foster ties with Venezuela, Cuba

2024-11-01 15:15

ICT ministry to bolster ties with Venezuela, Cuba

TEHRAN –A delegation led by the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, is paying a visit to South America and the Caribbean region to boost joint efforts in the ICT sector.

2024-10-28 15:19

Deputy health minister, Cuban envoy hold meeting

TEHRAN – The deputy health minister for international affairs, Mohammad-Hossein Niknam, and the Cuban ambassador to Tehran, Alexis Bandrich Vega, have discussed ways to foster cooperation.

2024-09-24 16:22

Iran, Cuba to expand ties in AI, digital economy

TEHRAN –Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Sattar Hashemi, and his Cuban counterpart, Mayra Arevich Marín, have explored ways to bolster cooperation in different fields of ICT.

2024-08-21 19:23

Iran, Cuba discuss joint response to decry U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN- Representatives from Iran's Pasteur Institute and the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute convened with their Cuban counterparts to address the impacts and challenges posed by the illegal unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States.

Cuban PM Marrero Cruz and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shake hands

2024-07-29 21:49

Cuban PM meets Masoud Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz held talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian late on Monday, focusing on deepening ties between the two countries.

2024-06-22 21:53

Cuba joins ICJ genocide case against Israel

Cuba announced on 21 June that it will join South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The case accuses Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza, the Cradle reported.

2024-05-27 22:15

Omani FM hold talks in Tehran, charting course for enhanced ties

TEHRAN – During a meeting with Oman’s Foreign Minister on Monday, Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran's acting Foreign Minister, emphasized the commitment of Iran and Oman to forging a strong and effective partnership moving forward.

2024-04-05 18:32

TV BRICS to promote Cuba's co-operation with BRICS+ countries in the film industry

TV BRICS International Media Network and the Cuban Institute of Art and Film Industry (Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos, ICAIC) will work together to promote Latin American cinema. The relevant document on co-operation was signed by Janna Tolstikova, CEO of the media network, and Alexis Triana Hernandez, President of ICAIC. The partners agreed to implement information and educational projects in the field of art and culture, organise creative events, including festival screenings, and promote professional exchange between BRICS+ filmmakers.