Araghchi Emphasizes Iran’s Support for People and Elected Government of Venezuela

The Iranian Foreign Minister, in a phone call with his Venezuelan counterpart, emphasized Iran’s support for the people of Venezuela.

News ID: 87173

Date: 04 January 2026 - 11:38

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and Yván Eduardo Gil Pinto, Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, discussed the latest developments following the US military aggression against Venezuela in a phone call.

While strongly condemning the US military aggression against Venezuela and the kidnapping of the country’s legitimate president and his wife, the Foreign Minister of our country considered this action a clear example of state terrorism and a clear attack on the sovereignty and national will of the Venezuelan people, and emphasized the Islamic Republic of Iran’s support for the people and elected government of Venezuela.

The Venezuelan Foreign Minister, appreciating the principled positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in declaring solidarity with Venezuela, emphasized that the people and government of Venezuela are determined to defend national sovereignty and the right to self-determination against the bullying and illegal policies of the United States.