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Trump Strikes Venezuela: Global Leaders React Amid Tensions

1/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a military strike against Venezuela, saying Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.
Argentina's President Javier Milei praised the strike, saying it shows freedom advances.
Russia expressed concern, called for clarification, and said the strike violates Venezuela's sovereignty.
Iran urged the United Nations Security Council to intervene against what it called unlawful aggression.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid warned Iran to observe developments in Venezuela.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a military strike against Venezuela, saying Nicolas Maduro and his wife were captured.
Argentina's President Javier Milei praised the strike, saying it shows freedom advances.
Russia expressed concern, called for clarification, and said the strike violates Venezuela's sovereignty.
Iran urged the United Nations Security Council to intervene against what it called unlawful aggression.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid warned Iran to observe developments in Venezuela.