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Iran Slams Trump's 'Peace Through Strength' as Jungle Law

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'peace through strength' policy is criticized by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as the "law of the jungle" that undermines diplomacy.
Araghchi confirms Iran's Embassy in Venezuela remains operational and Iranian nationals there are safe.
He condemns the United States' military actions against Venezuela, including the bombing and abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3.
These actions followed months of U.S. pressure on Venezuela and warnings from the Trump administration to other nations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'peace through strength' policy is criticized by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as the "law of the jungle" that undermines diplomacy.
Araghchi confirms Iran's Embassy in Venezuela remains operational and Iranian nationals there are safe.
He condemns the United States' military actions against Venezuela, including the bombing and abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on January 3.
These actions followed months of U.S. pressure on Venezuela and warnings from the Trump administration to other nations.