Iran's Khamenei Vows Retaliation After US Attack on Venezuela

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News18•03-01-2026, 19:34
Iran's Khamenei Vows Retaliation After US Attack on Venezuela
- •Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the US attack on Venezuela, vowing to "bring the enemy to their knees."
- •US President Donald Trump claimed a "major attack" on Venezuela, stating President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.
- •Venezuela's Defense Minister confirmed a "criminal military attack" by the US on January 3, leading to a national emergency.
- •The US actions are linked to allegations of large-scale drug trafficking from Venezuela, with sanctions imposed on oil companies.
- •Trump froze assets of President Maduro and his family, amid long-standing US interference claims in Venezuelan politics.
Why It Matters: Iran's Khamenei strongly condemns US actions in Venezuela, escalating tensions over drug trafficking allegations.
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