By Maryam Khormaei

Cuban ambassador: The U.S. strategy is to provoke disappointment through economic hardship

In an exclusive interview, Mr. Alexis Bandrich Vega Cuban ambassador to Iran discussed a host of issues with Tehran Times and Mehr News correspondent including the U.S. policy towards Cuba, the reason behind the popularity and even recent failure of some socialist governments as well as Tehran- Havana bilateral relations.

Deputy FM meets top Venezuelan officials

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi held separate talks on Saturday with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and President of the National Assembly of Venezuela Omar Barboza, discussing bilateral ties and international matters.

Iran to veto Saudi-proposed supply boost along with Venezuela, Iraq

TEHRAN - Iran’s representative to OPEC, Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, said Iran along with Venezuela and Iraq is going to veto Saudi Arabia’s proposal to increase oil production in cartel’s June 22 meeting in Vienna.

Tehran, Caracas ink pharmaceutical MOU

TEHRAN – Iran and Venezuela signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation in pharmaceutical sector.

Iran voices readiness to help Venezuela

TEHRAN – A senior Foreign Ministry official has announced that Iran is fully ready to help the Venezuelan government to improve its situation, IRNA reported on Friday.