Venezuela has praised Islamic Republic for sending fuel to the South American country in defiance of sanctions imposed by the “imperialist” United States.

“Iran and Venezuela, the two countries fighting against the US imperialism with dignity and courage,” reads one of the captions shown in the video released by the Venezuelan Air Force on Monday.

“Our fight will prevail and we will win,” says another caption, referring to the joint fight against the US imperialism.

“Thanks to the people of Iran for their friendship.”

The video shows Venezuelan jet fighters escorting the second Iranian tanker, Forest, as it entered the South American state’s territorial waters to deliver its much-needed gasoline cargo to the fuel-starved country.