Venezuela

At least 7 people dead in armed groups' shooting in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – At least seven people died as a result of eight hours of intense clashes between armed groups in eastern Venezuela.

Venezuela can hit Miami with Iranian-made drones: think tank

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A Zionist think tank claimed that Iran has supplied Venezuela with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that can reach Miami.

Nicolas Maduro:

Ayatollah Khamenei 'man of great wisdom, intelligence'

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro voiced his admiration for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, describing him as a man of great wisdom and great intelligence.

Attack on electric system prompts blackout in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Venezuela’s Public Infrastructure and Services Vice Minister Nestor Reverol denounced that the Guri electrical complex was attacked on Friday.

Iran’s 4th gas condensate cargo delivered to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran delivered the fourth shipment of its gas condensate to Venezuela in line with concluding a contract with Venezuela for exporting gas condensate and importing crude oil in return.

Venezuelan president says EU election observers of espionage

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that EU election observers tried to tarnish the flawless and democratic electoral process but failed.

FM Spox. felicitates successful holding of Venezuela election

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman congratulated Venezuelan people and government on holding successful elections, declaring Iram's full support and solidarity with the brotherly Latin American country.

Iran parl. delegation:

US pressures aim to reduce Iran-Venezuela regional influence

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian parliamentary delegation has met with the head of the National Electoral Council of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in Caracas after observing the regional elections in the Latin American country.

Venezuelans to vote in regional elections on Sunday

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Venezuelans will head to polls on Sunday to cast their ballot in regional and local elections while the European Union has sent its observers to the Latin American country.

Iran, Venezuela discuss expansion of tourism cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ali Asghar Shalbafian met and held talks with Venezuela's Minister of Tourism and Foreign Trade Ali Padron on the expansion of tourism cooperation.

Venezuela reopens schools after COVID-19 closures

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Millions of students in Venezuela are back to classes after a long closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on October 19

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Tuesday, October 19.

President Raeisi:

Iran determined to expand ties with Latin American countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi told visiting Venezuelan foreign minister on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran wants to significantly develop relations with developing countries, independence-seeking countries.

Venezuelan president Maduro to visit Tehran: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – "The president of Venezuela will come to Tehran in the coming months," Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said during a joint news conference with the Venezuelan counterpart in Tehran on Monday.

Discharge of Iranian condensate begins in Venezuela: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Media have reported that a 2.1-million barrel cargo of condensate supplied by Iranian National Oil Company (NIOC) to Venezuela's PDVSA began discharging this week.

Venezuelan gov., opposition to hold talks in Mexico

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Venezuelan delegations arrived Saturday in Mexico City, Mexico to meet representatives of the opposition as part of the third round of talks with Norway mediating.

US says to continue imposing sanctions on Iran, Venezuela

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – In its reaction to a report of oil cooperation between Tehran and Caracas, US Department of Treasury said that Washington would continue to impose sanctions on Islamic Republic of Iran and Venezuela.

Tehran-Caracas to jointly confront US sanctions: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Venezuelan counterpart Felix Plasencia have held talks over relations between the two countries on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting.

Venezuelan minister blames power outages on terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Interior Minister and National Guard Commander General Nestor Reverol said on Sunday that Venezuela had suffered from an attack on the National Electric System as a part of a larger “sabotage plan” against the country.

Venezuelan gov't, opposition agree on key points in talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Venezuelan government and opposition representatives on Monday said they had reached a partial agreement during talks in Mexico City.

Venezuelan gov., opposition talks show independence: CNE

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Ongoing talks between the Venezuelan government and the opposition group are an expression of the country's sovereignty and independence, Venezuela's National Electoral Council (CNE) said.

Death toll rises to at least 20 in western Venezuela floods

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least 20 people have died in the western Venezuelan state of Merida following intense rains that caused mudslides and rivers to overflow.

Venezuela swapped PDVSA oil for food: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Despite US sanctions, Venezuela last year inked a deal with a little-known local company to swap crude for food.

Venezuela sues US at ICC over inhuman sanctions

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Venezuela says it has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate US sanctions imposed on the Latin American country as crimes against humanity and has provided The Hague-based tribunal with evidence.

6 countries to compete at World Army Deep Diving in Chabahar

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – An Iranian Navy commander informed on Mon. that Russia, Syria, China, Venezuela, India, and Iran are to compete at World Army Deep Diving in Chabahar and Konarak.

Venezuelan government, opposition complete 1st round of talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Representatives of Venezuela’s government and opposition completed a first round of new talks Monday in Mexico with Norway mediating.

Venezuela, opposition ink memo to seek crisis resolution

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Venezuelan government and political opposition have signed a memorandum to seek a resolution in the ongoing political crisis in the country, the VTV state-run broadcaster reported.

Defense Minister:

Iran-Venezuela ties strategic, brotherly

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami considered the relations between Iran and Venezuela as strategic, deep and brotherly and emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation with Caracas.

Independent states can overcome US sanctions: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – "There is no doubt that independent and freedom-seeking countries in the world can develop relations and cooperation to overcome US sanctions and oppressive pressures," according to new Iranian president.