Venezuela

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.

Gunfire heard in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Local media reported gunfire in the vicinity of Venezuela’s presidential palace.

Maduro says he is Venezuelan president imprisoned in US

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The abducted Venezuelan President Maduro said at his trial in New York on Monday that he is “innocent,” a “decent man,” and a " prisoner of war."

Iranians residing in Venezuela are doing well: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Iranian embassy in Venezuela is operating normally, adding that the Iranian nationals residing in the Latin American country are doing well and have sent no reports of problems home.

US op. in Venezuela confirms collapse of liberal world order

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The US actions against Venezuela have provided further evidence that the current global order is unraveling, while the new world is yet to fully emerge, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

China rejects US role as 'global policeman' over Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that the events in Venezuela have drawn serious international concern, stressing that Beijing opposes unilateral actions and the use of force in global affairs.