Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's UN envoy hits back at Trump over oil remarks

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The Venezuelan ambassador to the United Nations has condemned US President Donald Trump’s claims about the ownership of Venezuela’s territory and oil resources.

Iran FM spox:

Trump threatens Caracas with blockade, does not rule out war

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said he would not rule out military action against Venezuela, after ordering what he described as a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving the country.

Maduro responds to Trump’s threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the United States of seeking to overthrow his government and turn Venezuela into a colony, rejecting Washington’s recent threats and oil blockade as a “diplomacy of barbarism.”

Maduro:

US plan to turn Venezuela into its colony will never happen

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that the US plan to turn his country into its colony ‘will simply never happen’.

Maduro praises Iran as model in fight for intl. rule of law

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has lauded Iran as a global example in defending international law, appreciating the Islamic Republic’s unwavering support for Caracas amid escalating threats from the United States.

Maduro:

Caracas, Moscow to continue boosting strategic relations

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Strategic relations between Caracas and Moscow will continue to grow next year, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.

Putin voices solidarity with Maduro amid escalated US actions

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Moscow’s solidarity with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government as the United States intensifies military and economic aggression against the Latin nation.

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.

Venezuela swears in 5,600 troops after US military build-up

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The Venezuelan army swore in 5,600 soldiers on Saturday, as the United States cranks up military pressure on the oil-producing country.

Maduro confirms 'cordial' phone conversation with Trump

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."

Maduro:

Maduro vows Venezuela will reject slave’s peace pushed by US

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has said Caracas will not bow to Washington’s military or political coercion, stressing the nation rejects any peace that amounts to “slavery” to the US.

Maduro says;

Venezuelan army, nation ready to defend country from threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Both the Venezuelan people and armed forces are ready to defend the republic from imperialist threats, President Nicolas Maduro says.

Maduro tells US he is ready to resign in 18 months: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – During informal talks with US representatives, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro indicated his readiness to step down in 18 months, according to media reports.

Venezuela denounces US aggression after Trump's post

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Venezuelan government on Saturday strongly condemned the US threat that "seeks to affect the sovereignty of its airspace," calling it "another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people."

Trump says ready to directly speak with Maduro

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has told his advisers he's planning to speak directly with Nicolás Maduro.

Airlines cancel Venezuela flights amid US warnings

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Six international airlines have suspended flights to Venezuela after the United States warned major carriers about a “potentially hazardous situation” due to “heightened military activity” around the South American country.

US intends to start covert operations in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The United States is going to start a new phase of applying pressure on Venezuela to overthrow the government of President Nicolas Maduro.

Maduro responds to Trump remarks about entering into talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, responded to statements made by US President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of entering into talks.

Trump says doesn’t rule out use of ground forces in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he doesn’t rule out a potential ground operation in Venezuela.

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.

Achieving justice prerequisite for real peace in Gaza: Maduro

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Venezuelan President‌ Nicolas Maduro emphasizes full support for Palestinian ‍rights and the necessity of justice against crimes and genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Maduro calls on US people to prevent war in Latin America

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has called on the American people to prevent war and maintain peace in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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.

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.

Maduro advances in military coop. with Russia amid US threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Venezuelan president stated that Caracas and Moscow relationship "will continue" despite the increasing deployment of US warships in waters near the South American nation and the "threats" coming from the United States.

US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying him

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The United States sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader, according to a report released by the media.

Venezuela deploys troops to coastline amid tensions with US

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – The Venezuelan defense minister says the armed forces are maintaining a full deployment along the country's coastline as the United States steps up military buildup in the Caribbean.

Venezuela has 5,000 Russian missiles to counter US: Maduro

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Venezuela has 5,000 Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles in “key air defense positions,” its President Nicolás Maduro claimed on Wednesday, amid growing tension over the United States’ military deployment in the Caribbean.

Maduro urges Trump to stop 'CIA Coups'

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to halt 'CIA coups' after Washington confirmed the authorization of covert operations targeting Venezuela.