Sheriff Trump lays down the law with stark warning to The Hague and Tehran

Ynetnews•January 3, 2026•general

Key Points:

The Trump administration's arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a strategic move aimed at reshaping U.S. influence in Latin America and sending a strong message to Iran, Russia, China, and Cuba, signaling increased U.S. engagement and resolve.
The U.S. supports Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as Maduro's replacement, hoping to stabilize Venezuela and unlock its vast oil and resource wealth, which could restore prosperity and shift regional alliances.
The operation disrupts Iran's presence in Venezuela, undermining its broader strategy involving the IRGC, Hezbollah, and weapons trafficking, and serves as a warning to Tehran about potential U.S. actions against it.
The move challenges international norms, reflecting Trump's self-styled role as a