Caribbean Countries

Pezeshkian tells Maduro:

US naval deployment to Caribbean endangers global peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Pezeshkian condemned the United States for deploying a military fleet to the Caribbean and Venezuelan coasts.

Venezuelan FM praises Iran’s FM spokesman's supportive stance

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Venezuelan foreign minister has lauded the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman’s stance that backed Venezuela’s right as an independent country and a defender of the United Nations Charter to protect its peace and sovereignty.

US pursuing to confront freedom-seeking nations: MP

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi says that the US government is pursuing to counter the freedom-seeking nations in the world.

Secret DOJ memo exposes flaws in US boat strike justification

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – A classified Justice Department memo reveals the legal reasoning behind deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean, clashing with Trump’s public anti-drug narrative.

Iran, Venezuela review relations, international developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian and Venezuelan top diplomats reviewed relations and cooperation between the two countries in various fields, including economic, trade and technological issues.

Trump hints at talks with Venezuela’s Maduro

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has signaled willingness for talks with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as tensions rise and US military deployments intensify in the Caribbean.

US to send world's largest aircraft carrier to Caribbean

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will arrive in the northern Caribbean on Sunday as tensions with Venezuela grow, according to a US military official.

Washington conducts new attack on ship in Caribbean

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The US military's 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea, the US military said Friday.

Panama not to allow US to use its soil against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has stressed his country's neutrality, ceclaring that Panama will never allow its territory to be used for any military or political action against Venezuela.

Venezuela conducts military drills amid fears of US strikes

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has said his administration is preparing its armed forces in case of an attack by the United States.

Pentagon’s largest aircraft carrier arrives in Latin America

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Pentagon’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, and its strike group arrived in the Latin American region on Tuesday, according to the US Navy, as the Trump administration beefs up its military presence in the US.

US strike on boat in Caribbean raises death toll to 70

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – US forces killed three people in another strike on a boat in the Caribbean, as Washington’s widening military campaign across Latin America drew fresh criticism over legality and civilian deaths.

US military strikes another boat in Caribbean, 3 killed

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The United States military carried out another lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said.

Maduro hails UN Rights chief's rebuke of US violations

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – President Nicolas Maduro praised UN rights chief Volker Turk for condemning US military operations in the Caribbean as violations of international law, calling the statement a major step toward defending global sovereignty.

US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: Turk

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The UN human rights chief has called for an investigation into United States military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, saying the attacks are “unacceptable” and must stop.

US boat strike kills 4 in Pacific Ocean: Hegseth

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – A US attack on a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs has left four men dead in the eastern Pacific Ocean, US War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday.

US trying to introduce puppet regime in Venezuela: Maduro

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says that the United States is trying to install a puppet regime in the Bolivarian Republic in order to seize its natural resources.

Caribbean hit by 7.6 magnitude earthquake

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – A magnitude 7.6 quake struck the Caribbean Sea late on Saturday evening, US monitoring agencies reported.

Trinidad and Tobago recognizes State of Palestine

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago has decided to recognize Palestine as an independent state, the nation’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Barbados takes bold step to recognize Palestine as state

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Barbados has announced its decision to officially recognize Palestine as a state, becoming the 11th member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to adopt such a measure.