Venezuela and Iran Reaffirm Strategic Cooperation Amid U.S. Threats
Presidents Nicolas Maduro (L) and Masoud Pezeshkian (R), X/ @DIARIOVEAHOY
December 9, 2025 Hour: 2:10 pm
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Presidents Maduro and Pezeshkian confirmed their nations’ mutual and unconditional support.
On Tuesday, Venezuela’s Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed that President Nicolas Maduro and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone conversation to reaffirm their strategic cooperation in the face of what they described as growing U.S. military threats in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Pezeshkian first reiterated the support of the Iranian government and people for the Bolivarian nation at a time when threats to peace are looming in Latin America and the Caribbean.
He pointed out that all these provocations violate international law principles and constitute a dangerous precedent for the world. For that reason, Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s willingness to stand by Venezuela and expressed his full solidarity and unconditional support.
The Iranian leader also conveyed to the Venezuelan government and people his best wishes for the new year, emphasizing his belief that 2026 will be a favorable year to continue working on the successful development of cooperation and the strategic alliance between both countries, always with the goal of advancing development and peace for the two nations.
During the phone call, Pezeshkian expressed his admiration for the coherence, strength and determination with which Venezuela is currently developing, and said he is fully confident that the Bolivarian nation will prevail over any foreign challenge.
For his part, President Maduro thanked him for the call, conveyed a message of solidarity and affection to the Iranian people, and reaffirmed that cooperation between the two nations is currently at its best level.
The Bolivarian leader reiterated his commitment to continue working in all areas previously agreed upon in various bilateral settings. He specifically highlighted the validity of the 20-year strategic cooperation agreement signed with Iran as a central pillar of their joint efforts.
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Source: FAM
