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Iran's president Raisi to visit 3 Latin countries

Published June 8th, 2023 - 10:48 GMT
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This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on June 6, 2023 shows Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaking during the unveiling ceremony of the 'Fattah' hypersonic missile in Tehran. (Photo by SEPAH NEWS / AFP)

ALBAWABA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will embark on a tour to visit Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba on Sunday, state news agency IRNA reported.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the 3 countries share good relations in various fields. Raisi's purpose in visiting Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba is mainly to enhance the level of economic, political, and scientific cooperation with Iran.

Al Arabiya news reported citing IRNA that the visit aims to “strengthen relations with friendly countries and to increase economic and political cooperation” between Iran and the three countries.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is a huge supporter of Iran when it comes to producing nuclear weapons. He asked: “We don’t love atomic bombs... but what authority (do Western powers have) to want to prohibit Iran if it wants to make atomic bombs?”

Moreover, Iran states that nuclear weapons are produced solely for self-defense and peace.

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