Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 28 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will arrive in Tehran on Saturday for a state visit. Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Jul. 28 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will arrive in Tehran on Saturday for a state visit.
During his three-day trip, Chavez will meet senior Iranian officials including hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Caracas and Tehran, both key members of the oil cartel OPEC, have developed strong strategic ties. Venezuela backs Iran in its nuclear standoff with the West.
