TEHRAN - Alexis Bandrich Vega, the ambassador of Cuba to Iran, sent a message on Tuesday to the Tehran Times congratulating Iranians on the new Persian year and praised the Iranians who are working hard to contain coronavirus amid sanctions imposed on the country by the “immoral and genocidal” U.S.

Following is the text of his message:

Before the advent of the new Persian year, Cuba's embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran would like to convey to the brother Iranian people a message of fraternity, prosperity, success and support to this great nation that is fighting against that enemy called Coronavirus and an enemy genocidal and immoral who tries in vain to suffocate you with sanctions. We want this message to reach all institutions, medical staff and people in general, our admiration and recognition for the extraordinary work they do and that will surely lead to victory against this virus.

We extend our most sincere wishes that the New Year be of prosperity, happiness for all; and that the level of friendship and exchange in all areas between both nations be raised even more.