Spanish translation of “My Uncle Soleimani” appears in Venezuela 

TEHRAN – A Spanish translation of “My Uncle Soleimani”, a book that reflects Martyr Qassem Soleimani’s affection for children, has recently been published in Venezuela.

Parliament speaker congratulates Venezuelan counterpart on election

TEHRAN - Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly-elected President of the National Assembly of Venezuela Diosdado Cabello on his parliamentary success.

Caracas to boost ‘strategic ties’ with Iran: Venezuelan FM

TEHRAN - Jorge Arreaza, the foreign minister of Venezuela, has said that his country is going to boost the strategic relations between Iran and Venezuela.

Visa-free access, direct flights a privilege for Iran, Venezuela: tourism minister

TEHRAN - Visa-free access and direct flights are the two important advantages for Iran and Venezuela to develop tourism cooperation, the Iranian tourism minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Tuesday.

Zarif visits Cuba

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived on Friday in Havana to hold talks with Cuban officials, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Venezuela’s Maduro hails Zarif visit

TEHRAN – Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro hailed the “strategic relations” between Iran and Venezuela following a visit by Iran’s top diplomat to the Latin American country.

Zarif visits Venezuela 

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who embarked on a tour of three Latin American Countries, arrived in Venezuela late on Wednesday.

Zarif to embark on tour of Latin America

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, announced on Monday that the chief Iranian diplomat would set off a regional tour on Tuesday that will include Bolivia, Cuba, and Venezuela. 

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.