There are several key areas that are important to focus on regarding Iran’s influence in South America and this trip specifically, with Iran hoping to boost ties in the region.
Israel fared well in the report with a ranking of 145 among the nearly 160 countries ranked.
In May, dozens of kilograms of gold were smuggled on an Iranian Mahan Air flight, which is subject to American sanctions, from Venezuela to Tehran.
The money was reportedly transferred by the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to his son Mojtaba, who many anticipate will succeed his father.
The move marks a step toward ending Venezuela's reliance on US refinery technology.
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