Iran stands in solidarity with Cuba in the face of the difficulties arising from the sanctions and coercive measures imposed by the United States and its allies.

Hadi Khansari, president of the Iran-Cuba Friendship Association, expressed his solidarity with the Caribbean nation in a statement regarding the difficulties arising from the sanctions and coercive measures imposed by the United States and its allies, reported the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Cubaminrex.

Due to its importance, ACN reproduces the letter in its entirety.

Statement by Hadi Khansari, President of the Iran-Cuba Friendship Association.

Your Excellency Mr. Jorge Fernando Lefebre Nicolás.

Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba.

Please accept our warmest greetings and the expression of our highest respect.

Given that the world today, with the presence and imposition of powerful figures like President Trump and Netanyahu, has regressed in its commitment to minimum norms and rules within international organizations, including the United Nations and the Security Council, the world order has transformed into a jungle where force and oppression prevail, not law. This was evident to all the peoples of the world in the reprehensible actions of the United States in Venezuela.

Independent nations, regardless of debates about their internal governance models, have suffered serious harm and hardship, with Iran and Cuba undoubtedly among the worst affected. The pressures, threats, and unjust and oppressive sanctions have had the sole objective of disrupting the daily lives of the civilian population.

Just as Cuba's electrical system is currently plagued by prolonged blackouts and access to food, medicine, and essential services faces serious difficulties, these same problems have intensified in our beloved Iran, as well as in our esteemed Cuba, causing profound physical and psychological damage, which worsens daily with the closure of access routes to basic goods and necessities. The needs of people who deserve the best have now become a crisis and a true nightmare.

Therefore, while we strongly condemn the United States of America and its allies for this historic injustice, we express our full and permanent support and solidarity with our beloved, independent, and dignified Cuba.

Sincerely,

Hadi Khansari

President of the Iran-Cuba Friendship Association