Cuba and Iran Form Alliance Against US Sanctions, Condemn Economic Aggression

Cuban and Iranian flags side by side symbolizing alliance against US sanctions. Apr 1st, 2025

April 1, 2025 Hour: 5:57 pm

Cuba & Iran unite against US sanctions, condemning economic aggression. Joint statement warns against military threats to Iran & calls for end to coercive measures. Full details.

Cuba and Iran Join Forces Against US Sanctions

Cuba and Iran have issued a joint statement rejecting the US policy of imposing sanctions on various countries, describing these measures as “acts of aggression” that harm nations and their economies. The declaration was released following a meeting in Havana between Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Both countries emphasized the importance of strengthening their ties in various areas of mutual interest, including economy, trade, and cooperation. In the document, Rodríguez also expressed Cuba’s rejection of ongoing US threats to bomb Iran as a strategy to pressure nuclear negotiations.

Cuba Warns of Dangerous Consequences

The Cuban foreign minister warned that such threats not only endanger international peace and stability but could also have serious and irreversible consequences in the Middle East region.

Rechazamos continuas amenazas de #EEUU de bombardear #Irán como medida de presión para alcanzar acuerdo nuclear, que ponen en peligro paz, estabilidad y seguridad internacionales y podrían provocar serias e irreversibles consecuencias en la región de Oriente Medio. pic.twitter.com/KP40uvsCks
— Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) March 31, 2025

Condemnation of Unilateral Coercive Measures

The statement also addressed the “unilateral coercive measures” imposed by the United States and its allies against several nations. Rodríguez provided an update on the impact of the blockade on Cuba and thanked Iran for its traditional support of Cuba’s demand to end this policy. He also reiterated opposition to the sanctions facing Iran.

Social Media Statement

Through his social media channels, Bruno Rodríguez emphasized: “We reject the continued US threats to bomb Iran as a pressure tactic to reach a nuclear agreement, which endanger international peace, stability and security and could provoke serious and irreversible consequences in the Middle East region.”