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Iran’s Zarif meets with counterparts in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister met and held talks with his counterparts from Tajikistan, Cuba and Nicaragua on Friday.

Iran follows developments in Latin America with sensitivity: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with Director General for Middle East and North America affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Héctor Igarza Cabrera in Tehran on Sunday.

Cuba launches anti-Trump signature drive in solidarity with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Cuba's government on Monday launched an anti-Trump signature drive in a show of solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his ruling party.

Cuba condemns interference in China’s internal affairs

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Cuba has condemned the interferences in China’s internal affairs and the role of foreign forces in Hong Kong’s recent rallies.

Iran’s Zarif:

US economic terrorism has mainly targeted civilians

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Fri. that US economic terrorism waged against Iran and other countries has mainly targeted civilians.

Cuba reiterates solidarity with Iran in face of US hostilities

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez received Iran's ambassador in Havana, Rashid Bayat Mokhtari, and ratified the solidarity of the island with Iran in the face of increasing Washington's increasing hostilities against Tehran.

Iran wins Cuba with dramatic comeback: 2020 Olympic qualifiers

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s national volleyball team defeated the strong Cuba 3-2 (23-25, 26-28, 25-17, 25-16, 15-10) on Friday.

Cuban Embassy in Tehran:

US sanctions, an opportunity to expand Iran-Cuba relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Cuban Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran released a statement on Wednesday on the occasion of 40th anniversary of re-establishing diplomatic ties between Iran and Cuba and emphasized that US sanctions will be turned into an opportunity for expanding and broadening evermore trade and economic ties between the two countries.

US reckless policies serious threat to intl. peace: Syria

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Assistant Foreign and Expatriates Minister of Syria Ayman Sousan said that the US administration’s reckless policies in creating political, economic and military conflicts and fueling tensions in the world pose a serious threat to international peace and security.

Iran's new envoy submits credentials to Cuban president

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Iran’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Cuba Rashid Bayat Mokhtari submitted his credentials to Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday.

Iran slams US’ hostile policies against Cuba

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi condemned US’ hostile policies against Cuba, in particular the lifting of waivers on Title III of the 1996 Holmes-Burton Act.

Soltanifar:

Iran, Cuba, symbol of resistance against US unjust sanctions

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Masoud Soltanifar said that Islamic Republic of Iran and Cuba are the symbol of resistance against US unfair sanctions.

Sanctions no hurdle to Cuban, Iranian companies' ties: Cuban amb.

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Cuban Ambassador to Iran Alexis Bandrich Vega says Iranian and Cuban companies are not afraid to work with each other due to sanctions imposed against both countries.

Cuba condemns US recognition of occupied Syrian Golan as a territory of Israel

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba expresses its strongest condemnation of the declared intention of the United States government to recognize the occupied Syrian Golan as the territory of the Israeli regime, which constitutes a serious and flagrant violation of the Charter of Nations. United Nations, International Law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, in particular resolution 497 of 1981.

US after throwing Venezuela into disarray: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the US wants to throw Venezuela into disarray.

Iran offers Cuba aid after devastating tornado

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran on Wednesday offered humanitarian and medical aid to Cuba which was hit by the devastating tornado and torrential rainfall on Sunday, killing three and injuring over 170.

The aggression against Venezuela must stop: Cuba

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Cuba has strongly condemned the attempt to impose through a coup a puppet government at the service of the US in Venezuela and expressed its unwavering solidarity with the Government of the constitutional president Nicolás Maduro.

Cuba, Iran agree to line up wide-range coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Cuba and Iran on Wednesday signed a series of agreements to boost cooperation in the fields of medical biotechnology, trade, sports and agriculture.

Rouhani felicitates Cuba on Liberation Day

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the country’s Liberation Day and expressed hope for further expansion of relations between the two nations.

Cuba Nat. Assembly calls against US-imposed genocidal blockade

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The National Assembly Of Cuba has issued a statement calling against the "genocidal blockade" imposed by the United States on the country.

By: Javad Heirannia

EU wants to continue economic cooperation with Iran: Bunn

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – European Union (EU) leaders sincerely want to continue Europe's economic cooperation with Iran and maintain as many of the JCPOA's benefits for Iran as possible.

Terror groups backed by countries claiming to fight terrorism: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Rouhani said that terrorist groups are supported by countries who claim that they are fighting terrorism.

Iran gains 3rd consecutive win in FIVB World C’ships vs Cuba

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's volleyball team have won Cuba in the group stage of FIVB World Championships to move up to the top of its group.

Iran, Cuba to share experience of living under sanctions

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi told Cuban ambassador to Tehran that the two country can share their experiences gained under US sanctions.

Pres. Rouhani offers condolences over air crash in Cuba

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – In a message to his Cuban counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani offered condolences to the Cuban government and nation over the plane crash which claimed the lives of more than 100 passengers on Friday.

Iran condoles with Cuba over deadly plane crash

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has expressed regret over a passenger plane crash in Cuba, which killed over 100 people.

Rouhani congratulates Cuba's new president on election

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iran's President Rouhani has sent a message to Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez to offer congratulations on his election as the President of the Council of State of Cuba and expressed hope that amicable ties between the two countries continue.

Cuba strongly condemns aggression against Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Cuba expresses its strongest condemnation of the new attack perpetrated by the United States and some of its allies on the night of April 13 against military and civilian facilities in the Syrian Arab Republic, using as a pretext the alleged use by the Syrian Government of chemical weapons against civilians.