Iran has launched a fiery condemnation of the U.S. military's dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling it an "unlawful abduction" that violates international law. The bold move comes after American forces reportedly seized Maduro and his wife during weekend strikes in Venezuela, transporting them to face "narco-terrorism" charges in New York. 💥
"This isn’t a Hollywood action movie – it’s a dangerous precedent," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei during a tense press conference in Tehran on Monday. He urged UN members to push back against what he called "flagrant violations" of sovereignty, warning: "If this goes unchecked, no leader is safe."
The detention has sent shockwaves through global politics, particularly given Maduro’s close ties with Iran. Both nations – heavily sanctioned by Western powers – have recently expanded trade partnerships to counter economic pressure. 🛢️➡️📦
Tensions escalated further as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "hit Iran very hard" if ongoing protests over currency devaluation turn violent. Iranian officials accuse Washington and Israel of fueling unrest through "psychological warfare" and economic coercion.
As Maduro faced a Manhattan court Monday, activists worldwide are debating: When do anti-drug operations cross into political theater? And could this high-stakes clash trigger wider conflict? 🔥 The world watches as two geopolitical firestorms – Venezuela’s leadership crisis and Iran’s domestic protests – become dangerously intertwined.
