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Venezuela's Interim Leader Defends Right to Diplomatic Ties With 'China, Russia, Iran and Cuba' Despite U.S. Pressure
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, said that her government would maintain diplomatic relations with China, Russia, Iran and Cuba despite mounting pressure from Washington to sever those ties as a condition for expanded oil production and sales.
Nearly Half of Americans Want U.S. to Take a Less Active Global Role, Even as Many Back Venezuela Action: Survey
Nearly half of Americans say they want the United States to take a "less active" role in solving the world's problems, even as many support military intervention in specific cases such as Venezuela, according to recent polling.
Rand Paul Opposes U.S. Attacks Against Iran: 'I Don't Think It Will Help The Situation, It Will Make It Worse'
Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticized the possibility that the U.S. will conduct strikes in Iran, saying that even though "our well wishing should be with them," foreign military action could backfire.
Trump Reportedly Feels Obligated To Follow Through On Threat To Take Action In Iran
President Donald Trump feels obligated to follow through on his threat to take action in Iran as the regime has continued cracking down on protesters, according to a new report.
Most Americans Say They Would Back Further Military Intervention in Venezuela, Poll Shows
A majority of Americans say they would support U.S. military intervention in Venezuela when informed of alleged ties between the country and narcoterrorism, Iran, and Hezbollah, according to a new Morning Consult poll.
Trump Admin Files for Dozens of New Seizure Warrants Targeting Venezuelan Oil Tankers: Report
The United States has sought court warrants to seize dozens more oil tankers linked to Venezuela's crude trade, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
John Fetterman Reiterates Support For 'Targeted Efforts' To Topple Iranian Regime As Protests Rage On
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman reiterated his support for "targeted efforts" to topple the Iranian regime as protests rage on in the country.
Trump Envoy Witkoff Reportedly Met With Exiled Former Crown Prince Pahlavi To Discuss Iran Protests
White House envoy Steve Witkoff met with Iran's exiled former crown prince Reza Pahlavi to discuss the ongoing protests in the country, according to a new report.
Trump Says It's a 'Good Idea For Americans To Leave Iran' As The Administration Considers Actions Regarding Regime Crackdown
President Donald Trump said it's a "good idea for Americans to leave Iran" as his administration considers action regarding the crackdown the Tehran regime has conducted on protesters.
Iranian Regime May Have Killed As Many As 20,000 People In Protest Crackdown, Report Claims
The Iranian regime may have killed as many as 20,000 people in its crackdown of the protests that have roiled the country for days, according to a new report.
Top Iranian Official Issues Warning To Trump Over Threat To Intervene If Tehran Regime 'Violently Kills Peaceful Protesters'
Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, issued a warning to Donald Trump after he said the U.S. would intervene if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country.
Runaway Tanker Reportedly Changes Course As It Flees From U.S. Forces
The crew of the Bella 1, the sanctioned oil tanker fleeing from U.S. forces, painted a Russian flag on the side of the vessel, an apparent attempt to claim Russian protection as it changes course and heads north, according to a new report.
U.S. Sanctions Iranian-Venezuelan Drone Network as Pressure on Maduro Deepens
The United States on Tuesday imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Iranian and Venezuelan individuals and companies accused of facilitating the transfer of military technology between Tehran and Caracas.
John Fetterman Supports Eventual Strikes Against Iran To 'Damage Or Destroy Their Nuclear Ambitions'
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said he would support renewed strikes against Iran to prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.
U.S. Military Reportedly Calls Elite Force To Board Tanker Defying Seizure Attempts
The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the Caribbean further to board a tanker linked to Venezuela and Iran as part of its blockade of sanctioned vessels heading in and out of the South American country.
Venezuela Says Iran Offered Cooperation 'In All Areas' After U.S. Seizures Of Oil Tankers
Venezuela said Iran has offered broad cooperation following the latest U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude as tensions escalate over Washington's enforcement of sanctions and maritime interdictions in the Caribbean.
Leaked Documents Reveal Venezuela Funneled Oil Revenues Into Iran's Nuclear Program: Report
Leaked documents reviewed by Spain's ABC describe a long-running financial and logistical partnership in which Venezuela allegedly redirected billions of dollars in oil revenues and state funds to Iran, helping sustain Tehran's nuclear program
Venezuela Decries Act of 'International Piracy' as U.S. Seizes Oil Tanker Off Country's Coast
Venezuela accused the United States of committing an act of "international piracy" after U.S. forces seized an oil tanker near the country's coastline.
Iran Pledges 'Unconditional Support' to Maduro a Day After Trump Says the Venezuelan Leader's 'Days Are Numbered'
Iran has pledged "unconditional" support to Venezuela one day after President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro is living his "last days" in power.
China Claims Latin America Is as 'A Zone of Peace', Urges U.S. to Stop Interfering 'in Venezuela's Internal Affairs'
China has called on the United States to avoid interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs, responding to Washington's expanding military operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
Iran Warns of 'Dangerous Repercussions' From U.S. Military Buildup Near Venezuela
Iran has warned that the expanding U.S. military presence in the Caribbean poses "dangerous consequences" for regional peace and security, escalating a growing international debate over American operations near Venezuela.
These Are The Potential Targets Trump Might Hit in An Invasion of Venezuela: WaPo
Amidst intense military posturing from President Donald Trump regarding an invasion of Venezuela, there are multiple major military targets the United States could hit in an invasion of the South American country.
Mexico Foils Iranian Plan To Assassinate Israeli Ambassador In The Country: Report
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) devised a plan to assassinate the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, but the country foiled the plot, according to a new report.
Nobel Laureate Machado Says 'Iran Has Turned Venezuela Into Its Satellite, Operating in the Heart of the Americas'
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado warned on Wednesday that Iran has transformed Venezuela into its "satellite" in the hemisphere
Maduro Sought Missiles from Russia, Radar Overhaul From China as U.S. Pressure Mounted, Leaked Documents Show
The documents indicate that Venezuelan officials approached China and Iran with similar requests for equipment, including drones and electronic warfare tools
John Bolton Says That Overthrowing Venezuela's Maduro Is the Only Path Forward 'For the Security of the Western Hemisphere'
Former national security adviser John Bolton said in an interview that "overthrowing Nicolás Maduro is the only answer" for Venezuela's future and "for the security of the Western Hemisphere."
Iran Backs Venezuela's Sovereignty 'in the Face of U.S. Bullying', Calls on South American Countries to 'Take a Firm Stance'
"Threatening to use force against other independent developing nations is a clear violation of the UN Charter and a serious threat to international peace and security," said Iran's Foreign Affairs Ministry
Iran Played Key Role in The Development of Venezuela's Armed Drone Program, Report Finds
Venezuela's drone program began with Iranian Mohajer-2 kits, used for surveillance, and has since expanded into a sophisticated arsenal modeled on Iranian technology, including armed, stealth, and kamikaze drones.
U.S. Reportedly Failed To Destroy Two Of The Three Iranian Nuclear Sites It Targeted
Two of the three Iranian nuclear sites targeted by the U.S. in June could resume enrichment in a matter of months if the country decides to, according to a new report
Former Fox News Host Asserts 'Biggest Cause of Human Suffering' in US Is Credit Card Debt: 'It's Not Iran'
During a conservative summit, Tucker Carlson declared that anyone profiting from putting others into debt would "have to answer to God," calling it "not virtuous" and "disgusting."