Why it matters:
Relations between Tehran and Caracas have emerged as a cornerstone of South–South cooperation, becoming a focal point of resistance to U.S. unilateralism in the Western Hemisphere. The call underscores both nations’ shared stance against external pressure and foreign intervention.
The big picture:
Iran and Venezuela, both facing U.S. sanctions, have expanded strategic cooperation across energy, trade, technology, and defense sectors. Their coordination is increasingly visible amid rising geopolitical tensions in Latin America and the Caribbean, where Washington is renewing pressure on independent governments
What they’re saying:
Araghchi condemned Washington’s “bullying approach” toward Venezuela and other independent developing countries, calling the threat of force a gross violation of fundamental principles of the UN Charter and peremptory norms of international law.
He stressed the collective responsibility of the international community to defend the UN system against U.S. unilateralism.
Araghchi also warned that activities of the Israeli regime in Latin America and the Caribbean pose a serious threat to peace and stability, stressing the need to prosecute regime officials for genocide and other grave crimes.
Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto expressed gratitude to Iran for its principled stance and reiterated Venezuela’s commitment to resisting U.S. pressure and unlawful interference.
Go deeper:
Over the past decade, Iran and Venezuela have strengthened their diplomatic and economic ties, positioning their partnership as part of a larger global alliance of nations resisting Western sanctions. Their cooperation includes joint energy projects, technology transfers, and efforts to circumvent financial restrictions.
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