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Iran-Venezuela ties

A government supporter holds an image of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a women's march to demand his return in Caracas, Venezuela, January 6, 2026. (AP/Matias Delacroix)
January 7, 2026, 10:01 am
After Venezuela raid, protest-hit Iran wary of possible US plot against its rulers
Expert warns Washington should be careful if thinking to carry out similar attack, with IRGC capable of strong response, and Tehran still in possession of nuclear material
By Jon Gambrell
A man holds up national flags from Venezuela and Iran, during a government-organized march amid Israel's war with Iran, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 19, 2025. (AP/Jesus Vargas)
January 6, 2026, 5:09 pm
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links operation to fight against Iran and Hezbollah
US secretary of state says Washington will ensure Venezuela can ‘no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran,’ but insists operation differs from past Mideast military interventions
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
People celebrate the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, after US military actions in Venezuela, in Doral, Florida, near Miami, on January 3, 2026. (GIORGIO VIERA / AFP)
January 4, 2026, 3:33 pm
With Venezuela raid, Trump fires a message to Iran and Hamas. Will they listen?
The bold operation in Venezuela shows the Mideast that the US president is willing to back up his threats, but will likely also convince Khamenei that the US wants regime change, hardening Tehran
By Lazar Berman
Former Colombian President Ivan Duque, May 23, 2023. (Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel)
May 26, 2023, 12:53 am
Support for Iran rising in Latin America, ex-Colombian president warns on Israel trip
Ivan Duque says leaders of Venezuela, Nicaragua increasingly friendly to Tehran, and cautions about Hezbollah activities in region
By Lazar Berman
Relatives cheer upon the arrival of crew members of the Venezuelan Boeing 747-300 from Emtrasur Cargo airline at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, La Guaira State, Venezuela, on September 16, 2022. (Federico PARRA / AFP)
September 18, 2022, 3:06 am
Iran-linked plane crew returns to Venezuela 3 months after grounding in Argentina
12 members return home while seven of their colleagues, including one alleged member of the IRGC, are still barred from leaving Argentina due to suspected violation of US sanctions
By AFP and ToI Staff
Workers of the Venezuelan airline Conviasa protest in front of the Argentine embassy in Caracas demanding the return of an Emtrasur cargo plane and its crew that were held in Argentina on June 8 under investigation, in Caracas, on August 11, 2022. (Yuri Cortez/AFP)
August 12, 2022, 12:16 am
Venezuelans rally against Argentina over grounding of Iran-linked plane
Minister, pro-government lawmakers hold protest outside Argentinian embassy in Caracas, call for release of aircraft that carried Iranian with alleged ties to Quds Force
By AFP
A Venezuelan-owned Boeing 747 taxis on the runway after landing in the Ambrosio Taravella airport in Cordoba, Argentina, June 6, 2022. (AP/Sebastian Borsero)
August 2, 2022, 9:28 am
Argentina allows departure of some Venezuelan, Iranian crew of grounded plane
Seven of the 19 crew members to be retained in Argentina; judge says there are still elements to be investigated regarding Iranian Gholamrez Ghasemi, designated a member of IRGC
By AFP
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, left, speaks in a joint news briefing with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, June 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
June 11, 2022, 1:52 pm
Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation deal for defense, energy and finance
Maduro meets with Raisi in Tehran; 2 nations are subject to US sanctions; countries also set to cooperate in political, cultural, tourism, economic, oil and petrochemical fields
By AFP
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives to deliver a speech to workers taking part in the rally to commemorate May Day in Caracas, on May 1, 2022. (Yuri CORTEZ / AFP)
May 3, 2022, 10:45 am
Iranian oil minister meets Venezuela’s Maduro for talks on ‘overcoming’ sanctions
Caracas meeting comes just weeks after a quiet visit by US officials in the midst of rising global oil prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
By AFP
Defense Minister Benny Gantz speaks at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, on February 22, 2022. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
February 22, 2022, 11:02 pm
Gantz claims Iran giving Venezuela attack drone know-how
Defense Minister tells US Jewish leadership group that Tehran also gave South American nation precision-guided missiles to be used with Mohajer-6 drone
By Emanuel Fabian
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to journalist covering his vote in elections to choose members of the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 6, 2020. (Ariana Cubillos/AP)
December 27, 2021, 9:04 am
Venezuelan president to visit Iran to further cooperation
Maduro says he has spoken twice with his Iranian counterpart Raisi, pair have agreed on new plans; looking at ties with Middle East, says Arab nations ‘love Venezuela’
By ToI Staff
A pedestrians walks near a poster asking for the freedom of Colombian businessman and Venezuelan special envoy Alex Saab, in Caracas, Venezuela, October 16, 2021. (Ariana Cubillos/AP)
October 18, 2021, 3:44 pm
Alleged Hezbollah money launderer close to Venezuelan leader extradited to US
Alex Saab, arrested in 2020 as he headed to Iran, believed to be a key figure with insight into alleged corruption by President Maduro, who fought against extradition
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This photo released on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 by the Iranian Army, shows Iran-made warship Makran (Iranian Army via AP)
June 5, 2021, 4:19 am
Two Iranian warships round tip of Africa for first time, sparking US concern
As Makran and Sahand appear to head for the Atlantic, some American officials worry they are carrying weapons for Venezuela; others expect them to turn back soon
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A Venezuelan oil worker holding a small Iranian flag attends a ceremony for the arrival of Iranian oil tanker Fortune at the El Palito refinery near Puerto Cabello, Venezuela on May 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Ernesto Vargas)
July 2, 2020, 11:27 pm
US seeks to seize Iranian gas heading toward Venezuela
American prosecutors say gas sale was arranged by businessman with ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, a US-designated foreign terrorist organization
By Joshua Goodman
Illustrative: The Iranian-flagged oil tanker Fortune docked at the El Palito refinery after arriving at Puerto Cabello in the northern state of Carabobo, Venezuela, on May 25, 2020. (AFP)
June 25, 2020, 3:49 pm
US sanctions 5 Iranian ship captains over oil shipments to Venezuela
Pompeo warns that ‘mariners who do business with Iran and Venezuela will face consequences’; Tehran dismisses the sanctions as a ‘desperate’ move
By AFP
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