Irani's remarks worsen Caracas-Tehran ties
A statement made by an Iranian official comparing Venezuela and Iran led the Venezuelan government to summon the Iranian ambassador, as Caracas expressed its protest against remarks it considered offensive and damaging to the institutions and authorities of the state. The statement clarified that the comments were attributed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who said that Iran "is not Venezuela," which provoked an angry response from the Venezuelan government. This recall is seen as an indicator of tensions in the bilateral relations between the two countries, who were allies for decades due to their opposition to the United States, but whose relationship has started to deteriorate after Venezuela renewed its relations with Washington and hampered Iranian efforts in the region.
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