Venezuela

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.

US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.

Iran’s IRGC has withdrawn from Venezuela subway project

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The construction arm of Iran’s elite military force, the IRGC, says it has withdrawn from a major subway project in Venezuela.

Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denied media reports claiming that Moscow has begun evacuating its embassy in Venezuela, calling the allegations false and misleading.

US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.

Venezuelan government condemns tanker capture by US

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Venezuelan authorities condemn capture of the next tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and its crew by the United States.

Iran, Venezuela FMs discuss Caribbean developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuelan foreign minister, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and developments in the Caribbean region.

Report:

US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The United States is ‌interdicting ​and seizing a vessel off the coast ‌of Venezuela in international waters, three US officials said on Saturday

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.

5 killed in US strikes on 2 boats in eastern Pacific

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The US military said on Thursday that it had conducted two more strikes against boats it said were smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people.

Trump aide Miller claims Venezuelan oil belongs to US

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Stephen Miller, a top aide to United States President Donald Trump, has claimed that Venezuela’s oil belongs to Washington, describing the nationalization of the South American country’s petroleum industry as “theft”.

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’.

Iran condemns US attempt to impose embargo on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemns the US intimidating language and actions against Venezuela, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade and prevent the country's legitimate oil exports.

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.

Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua stress Iran’s role on intl. stage

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Ambassadors of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to Tehran have underlined Iran’s outstanding role in changing power equation on the international stage.

Iran slams US Navy’s seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US Navy’s military intervention against a commercial vessel carrying Venezuelan oil near the country’s coast, labeling the act as “state piracy.”

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.

Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.

Iran embassy condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in Venezuela denounced the United States for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, calling the move illegal, unjustified, and a blatant violation of international maritime law.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The US military intercepted and detained an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

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.

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.

Caracas, Tehran to continue supporting peace diplomacy

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Caracas and Tehran will keep supporting justice and peace diplomacy, as he thanked Iran for its solidarity in the face of US threats.

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."