Title: Cuba and Iran Commit to Facing "American Imperialism"

Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi met with his Cuban counterpart Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday, during the last stop of a tour that included three countries in South America, aimed at rallying support from allies who, like Iran, face American sanctions. Raisi stated that "Cuba and Iran will seek opportunities for cooperation in electricity generation, biotechnology, mining, and other areas." He added in a conversation with Díaz-Canel that "the conditions and circumstances surrounding both Cuba and Iran today have many similarities." Senior officials signed administrative agreements that include commitments to enhance cooperation between the ministries of justice and customs agencies in both countries, as well as in the communications sector. For his part, Díaz-Canel told his Iranian counterpart, "Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Iran are among the countries bravely facing sanctions... threats, blockades, and interventions from American imperialists and their allies, with strong resistance." He added, "This visit has increased our conviction that we have in Iran a friendly state in the Middle East that we can trust... and discuss with on the most complex global issues."