Venezuela

US seizes an oil tanker in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – In continuation of the US maritime piracy in the Indian Ocean, the US Department of War announced the seizure of an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean under false pretenses on Sunday.

US military kills 3 in latest attack on boat in the Caribbean

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The United States military has attacked a boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people, as it continues deadly air strikes that have killed at least 133 people since September 2025.

Rodriguez:

Maduro is still the 'legitimate president' of Venezuela

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Abducted Nicolás Maduro is still the legitimate leader of Venezuela, the country's acting president said in an interview with local American media Thursday..

Venezuelan FM extend congratulations to Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto has congratulated his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Russia says India hasn't said it's going to stop buying oil

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A day after President Donald Trump said India agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil as part of a new U.S.-India trade deal, the Kremlin said it has heard nothing from New Delhi to suggest those flows are stopping.

Venezuelan army takes oath of allegiance to authorized Pres.

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Venezuela’s military has taken an oath of allegiance to the authorized President Delcy Rodriguez.

Venezuela government does not accept external orders

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) –The government of Venezuela obeys the Venezuelan people, defying any external orders, Venezuela’s authorized President Delcy Rodriguez said.

15 minutes to comply, or death: Delcy Rodríguez

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – In a leaked video recording of a 2-hour meeting held in Venezuela, seven days after the US attack, Rodriguez can be heard saying that her priority was to "preserve political power".

Venezuela stresses keeping ties with China, Iran and Cuba

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Venezuela interim president Delcy Rodriguez has stressed that her country preserves the right to have relations with China, Iran and Cuba.

Trump says wants to visit Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said that he expects Venezuela’s authorized President Delcy Rodriguez to visit the United States and that he plans to pay a visit to that country too.

Venezuela is ruled by own government, says interim president

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Venezuela, a sovereign and independent country, is ruled by its own government and people, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said.

Venezuela, Mexico hold protests condemning US policies

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Venezuelan and Mexican demonstrators voiced strong opposition to interventionist US foreign policy during widespread protests in both countries.

Trump comments on whether he would attempt to kidnap Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said he would not issue an order to abduct Russian President Vladimir Putin, dismissing the notion as unnecessary when asked by reporters.

100 killed in US attack on Venezuela: Interior minister

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said late on Wednesday that 100 people died in the US attack on the country that led to the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday.

Iran shares UN official’s criticism of US attack on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iran has reposted excerpts of remarks made by Jeffrey D. Sachs, the President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), during a United Nations Security Council session concerning the US attack on Venezuela.

US military says it seized second Venezuela-linked oil tanker

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – In the latest act of piracy, the US has seized a second oil tanker, this time in the Caribbean sea, according to the US Southern Command.

US says it has seized Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – In a new act of piracy, US said on Wednesday it has seized a tanker formerly known as Bella 1 in the Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil.

Venezuela declares seven-day mourning following US attack

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) –The authorities of Venezuela declared seven days of mourning for soldiers and civilians killed as a result of the aggression of the United States on January 3, Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez stated.

EU doesn’t recognize legitimacy of Venezuelan interim pres.

TEHRAN, Jan.06 (MNA)– The European Union does not recognize the legitimacy of Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez, but will maintain "targeted engagement" with the republic's authorities, spokesperson Anitta Hipper said .

Venezuelan FM thanks Iran in condemning US aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil on Tuesday thanked Iran for its stance in condemning the US military aggression against the country’s territory.

IRGC deputy Cmdr.:

Iran to not submit to American domination

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – IRGC Deputy Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi strongly rejected recent threats by US President Donald Trump, stating that Iran will not submit to American domination.

Iran UN envoy:

Kidnapping Maduro violation of international law

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has slammed the US kidnapping of the Venezuelan president and his wife.

Iran, Brazil FMs discuss global issues, Venezuela situation

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Brazil held a telephone conversation to exchange views on bilateral relations and current international developments.