Iran to import Venezuela petrol

Venezuela has agreed to export petrol to Iran, in a sign of closer ties between two of America\'s most vocal adversaries.



At the end of a two-day visit to Iran, President Hugo Chavez said Venezuela would supply 20 thousand barrels of petrol a day to the country.



Iran is a major oil exporter but lacks domestic refining capability.



Iranian leaders have expressed support for the Venezuelan socialist leader\'s anti-American policies.



Mr Chavez has reportedly been using Venezuela\'s oil wealth to counter US influence in Latin America and to boost ties with nations not friendly with Washington.