As Venezuela Buckles Under Trump, Iran Sees an Uncomfortable Parallel

As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel

Pockets of protests erupting across Iran over the past week have intensified pressure on a dysfunctional government struggling to manage a spiraling economic crisis.

Maduro, the IRGC, and the Globalization of the Terror Threat to Israel

Key Takeaways: Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the U.S. weakens a key global hub for narcotics trafficking and corruption — and disrupts one of Iran’s closest strategic partnerships outside the Middle East. For years, Venezuela has served as an IRGC-linked outpost, enabling Iran and Hezbollah to launder money, smuggle gold and oil, traffic drugs, and finance terrorism — including through Venezuela-based operatives. Removing Maduro threatens Iran’…

How US forces captured Maduro and his wife while sleeping

Operation Absolute Resolve, a massive military action involving over 150 aircraft and months of clandestine preparation, culminated in the apprehension of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. General Dan Caine, the highest-ranking military officer of the armed forces, revealed the intricate details of the mission during a press conference on Saturday, December […] The post How US forces captured Maduro and his wife whi…