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Iran says relations with Venezuela unchanged by ousting of Maduro


An anti-U.S. and anti-Israel billboard is displayed on a building in Tehran, Iran, on Jan. 4, 2026. (Credit: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters)

Iran said on Monday that its relations with close ally Venezuela remained unchanged despite the United States capturing its leader, Nicolas Maduro, and taking him to New York for trial.

"Our relations with all countries, including Venezuela, are based on mutual respect and will remain so," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference. "We are in contact with the Venezuelan authorities."

Iran said on Monday that its relations with close ally Venezuela remained unchanged despite the United States capturing its leader, Nicolas Maduro, and taking him to New York for trial.

"Our relations with all countries, including Venezuela, are based on mutual respect and will remain so," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference. "We are in contact with the Venezuelan authorities."