U.S. Nature Is Terrorism and Organized Crime”

TEHRAN (Iran News) A delegation from the committee met with the Venezuelan ambassador to Iran at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on December 15.

During the meeting, Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the committee, invited the Venezuelan ambassador to visit Iran’s Parliament. He stated that the Islamic Republic “is always ready to support independent nations with a history of resisting colonialism,” naming Venezuela as a country that “has a strong record in confronting domination and imperialism.”

Azizi referred to Venezuelan historical figures from Simón Bolívar to Hugo Chávez, saying they left a “prominent legacy of anti-imperialist struggle.” He added that the United States pressures independent countries under various pretexts and “acts against nations seeking freedom and independence in the name of fighting terrorism.”

He argued that “the essence of the United States is support for terrorism and organized crime,” claiming that U.S. actions in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon took place under such pretexts. “In practice, America has always backed terrorists and is essentially the founder of state terrorism through its intelligence and security organizations,” he said.

Azizi added that the U.S. is a major user and supplier of weapons of mass destruction and chemical weapons, insisting that Washington “has never sought to fight terrorism or defend human rights.”

Commenting on U.S. actions in the Caribbean, Azizi said Washington’s behavior serves as a tool to undermine Venezuelan national will. According to him, U.S. claims about combating drug trafficking are a façade for opposing “free and resistant nations.”

He stressed that Iran’s experience shows the importance of popular mobilization against U.S. pressure, saying, “Wherever America faces a resistant nation, it retreats.” He argued that mass mobilization is “the remedy” for countering U.S. threats.

Azizi also cautioned that the U.S. “is not honest in negotiations,” saying Washington uses dialogue as part of its pressure strategy. He said that if countries show determination and refuse to submit, “the U.S. will back down,” offering Venezuela Iran’s “experiences in resistance.”

He affirmed Iran’s support for Venezuela “as long as you stand against the United States.”

Azizi also referred to recent Iranian–U.S. tensions, saying that Iran responded to attacks on its nuclear centers by striking a U.S. base. He claimed that after Iran targeted a U.S. base in Qatar, Washington “immediately moved toward a ceasefire,” arguing that resistance—not negotiations—would deliver results.

Venezuela’s ambassador to Iran, José Rafael Silva Aponte, criticized what he called U.S. “double standards,” citing American naval operations in the Caribbean under the banner of anti-drug trafficking. He called these actions “an obvious lie,” saying some targeted vessels posed no threat and were not involved in drug smuggling.

The ambassador stated that Venezuela has activated its national defense system and placed its forces on alert, with popular militias and trained civilian units prepared to support the army.

Silva Aponte accused the U.S. of conducting a severe media war against Venezuela, adding that the country is prepared to counter “U.S. media terrorism.”

He said President Nicolás Maduro supports dialogue to prevent war but emphasized that such dialogue “does not come from a position of weakness.” He noted Venezuela’s historical tradition of fighting only in defense, not conquest, calling this a legacy of Bolívar and other independence leaders.

Expressing gratitude for Iran’s support, Silva Aponte declared solidarity with Iran and all nations “that have risen against oppression.” He said the United States seeks to “bring misery to the world,” and Venezuela will stand with Iran as long as it resists U.S. pressure.

Lawmakers Ali Khezrian, Ebrahim Rezaei, and Mohammad Reza Mohseni Sani also attended the meeting.