January 8th, 2012
07:41 PM ET

Ahmadinejad arrives in Venezuela

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Venezuela on Sunday, his first stop on a four-nation trip to Latin America meant to strengthen ties between Iran and the region.

He arrived about 6:30 p.m. ET, and was met at the airport by Venezuelan Vice President Elias Jaua.

Ahmadinejad walked off the plane and down a red carpet, flanked by officials in white uniforms, images on state television showed.

It's no coincidence that Venezuela is Ahmadinejad's first stop. Despite their cultural differences, Venezuela and Iran have found significant common ground: both are among the world's top crude oil exporters, and their leaders have become strong allies united by a fierce opposition to what they view as U.S. imperialism.

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  1. Ancient Texan

    Two peas in a pod, both worthless.

    January 8, 2012 at 8:12 pm | Report abuse |
  2. BOMBO

    Probably eat more than two peas.

    January 8, 2012 at 8:16 pm | Report abuse |
  3. Watch Carefully

    They seems to be good Friends.

    January 8, 2012 at 8:17 pm | Report abuse |
  4. Clydester

    His legs are sagy and nasty thats why he keeps the company harlots

    January 8, 2012 at 8:19 pm | Report abuse |
  5. Clydester

    Dinner for him tonight is monkey nuts, a basket of dates from his homeland, lamb eyes and dirty rice!!! A meal fit for a king

    January 8, 2012 at 8:21 pm | Report abuse |
  6. Portland tony

    He, Ahmadinejad, the president of Iran was greeted by the vice president of Venezuela. That should say something about cordial relationships. That's kind of a diplomatic slap in the face. The Iranian government is looking for economic allies, even with infidels, because of western economic sanctions.

    January 8, 2012 at 8:47 pm | Report abuse |
  7. chrissy

    And again, big fat furry deal!

    January 8, 2012 at 9:27 pm | Report abuse |
  8. michaelfury

    http://michaelfury.wordpress.com/2008/09/24/new-world-disorder/

    January 8, 2012 at 9:50 pm | Report abuse |
  9. THE ONE AND ONLY DRAKOREX1

    AMMANUTJOB IS TROLLING FOR FRIENDS. BECAUSE IRAN AND VENEZUELA ARE MAIN OIL PRODUCERS THEY WILL MOST LIKELY JUST RAISE UP OIL PRICES TO MESS THINGS UP

    January 8, 2012 at 10:58 pm | Report abuse |
  10. chrissy

    @ DRAK, most likely you are right! Iran is a use em and abuse em kinda country, and thats not likely to change in our lifetime!

    January 8, 2012 at 11:14 pm | Report abuse |
  11. Clydester

    Hes there to get some of that cash that we give to hugo chavez to give to farc to buy drugs with oh its so coincindental that about this happens that that guy in florida was asked to leave with some more bribery money . Lets buy our peace with iran? Who knows the truth lies in there somewhere so who do you vote for now?

    January 9, 2012 at 1:00 am | Report abuse |
  12. Saoirse

    lol @chrissy 9:27pm
    That's what I was thinking too!

    January 9, 2012 at 6:51 am | Report abuse |
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