Irán condena cierre del espacio aéreo de Venezuela ordenado por Trump: “Es una violación flagrante a los principios fundamentales del derecho internacional” Iran has strongly condemned President Trump’s decision to close Venezuelan airspace, denouncing it as a “flagrant violation” of international law and an “unprecedented threat” to international aviation. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that this arbitrary act, adding to previous “provocative and illegal” measures against Venezuela, carries grave consequences for global peace and security. Venezuela also swiftly rejected Trump’s announcement, criticizing the U.S. president for attempting to dictate terms and threaten their sovereignty.

• Iran condemned Trump’s decision to close Venezuelan airspace.
• Iran called the action a “flagrant violation” of international law and an “unprecedented threat” to international aviation.
• Venezuela also repudiated Trump’s message, criticizing the attempt to “give orders and threaten the sovereignty” of the nation.
• The U.S. has maintained a naval and air deployment in the Caribbean near Venezuela since September, citing anti-drug trafficking efforts.
• The U.S. has linked Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the Cartel of the Soles.
• Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, criticized U.S. actions, stating Americans instigate wars for resources and that this belligerence has reached Latin America.