Venezuela

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.

Iran volleyball crush Venezuela in Olympics

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian national men's volleyball team comfortably won against Venezuela in their second match in Pool A in the Tokyo Olympics Volleyball competitions on Monday.

Maduro orders military to respond to any US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Following the violation of Venezuela's airspace by a US military jet, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the country's military to remain alert and respond forcefully to any act of aggression.

US aircraft violates Venezuela’s airspace

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Venezuelan Defense Ministry said that the United States on Friday violated its airspace while "threatening its territorial integrity."

Venezuela expresses support for Cuba against US conspiracies

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – During a visit to Havana, Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodriguez expressed her country's firm support for the Cuban government and people against foreign conspiracies.

Venezuela agrees to continue talks with opposition

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Under certain conditions, the Venezuelan government says it is ready to have another round of talks with the political opposition.

Maduro says US planning his assassination

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused Washington of plotting to assassinate him.

Venezuela receives 1st shipment of World Food Programme

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) David Beasley said that their first food shipment to Venezuela arrived on Thursday.

World leaders congratulate Iran's President-elect Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Many political leaders and prominent figures in the region and the world in separate messages congratulated Iran's President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi for his victory in the 13th presidential election.

Maduro expresses desire for foreign aid, deal with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared on Friday that his government is seeking to negotiate with the US President Joe Biden administration in line with easing of their diplomatic and trade tensions.

Venezuela gets new shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – A new batch of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has arrived in Venezuela, Russian Ambassador to the Latin American country Sergei Melik-Bagdasarov said.

Venezuelans get ready for elections

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and political organizations are preparing their electoral machines for the November 21 elections, while the extreme right-wing desperately advocates for dialogue.

WHO to send 5mn COVID-19 vaccines to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) will send five million coronavirus, COVID-19, vaccines to Venezuela in July, the country’s president announced on Sunday.

Two Iranian warships heading for Venezuela, US claims

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The US security officials claim they are monitoring two Iranian warships whose ultimate destination may be Venezuela. 

Venezuela Pres. felicitates his Syrian counterpart on victory

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – On behalf of President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza congratulated Bashar al-Assad on his victory in the Syrian election.

Maduro denounces Colombian pres. proposal to reopen border

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounced his Colombian counterpart Sunday for proposing to reopen the border between the two countries.

Venezuela demands release of kidnapped soldiers

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez demanded the release of eight Venezuelan soldiers on Thursday who were kidnapped by Colombian armed groups, identified as dissidents of the FARC guerrilla group. 

Venezuela approves Russia's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Venezuela has approved for use Russia's single-shot Sputnik Light Covid-19 vaccine, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Saturday.