Iranian President leaves Tehran to Venezuela
Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi (L) walks with Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during the president's farewell ceremony on January 8, 2012 in Tehran, Iran. Ahmadinejad leaves for five-day trip to Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and Ecuador. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian
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