Talk Between Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman and Ambassador in Caracas
WANA (Jan 03) – Following recent events in Venezuela, Esmail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a telephone conversation with Ali Chegini, Iran’s ambassador to Caracas, to review the latest political and security situation in the country.
During the call, the foreign ministry spokesperson expressed appreciation for the performance of the ambassador and the staff of Iran’s embassy in Venezuela and was briefed on details of the situation on the ground and the country’s general conditions. Referring to Tehran’s official position,
Baghaei condemned the United States’ military action and the violation of Venezuela’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing Iran’s commitment to the principles of international law and respect for the independence of states. He also expressed confidence that Venezuelan society, by maintaining internal cohesion, would safeguard its national interests and continue on the path of development and stability.
Iran Condemns U.S. Attack on Venezuela
WANA (Jan 03) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the United States’ military attack on Venezuela, describing it as a blatant violation of the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement was released on January 3, 2026. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the U.S. military […]
In the continuation of the conversation, Iran’s ambassador in Caracas presented a report on the measures taken to carry out diplomatic duties and provide consular support. Chegini stated that all Iranian nationals residing in Venezuela are in good health and that the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is fully prepared to provide any necessary assistance and support to Iranian citizens if needed.
U.S. Attack on Venezuela. Social media / WANA News Agency
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International media reported several explosions in the early hours of Saturday in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. According to these reports, at least seven explosions were heard in the southern parts of the city, and parts of the capital experienced power outages. Journalists on the scene said the blasts were strong enough to shake building windows, after which the sound of low-flying aircraft was heard.
Venezuelan sources also reported that the residence of the defense minister, “Hegroti” Airport, the La Carlota air base, a naval facility in La Guaira, and Caracas’s main telecommunications tower were targeted.
In response to these events, Venezuela’s foreign minister rejected and condemned any external attempt to change the government. In an official statement, the Venezuelan government described the attacks as an “act of aggression” and a clear violation of the United Nations Charter, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and could lead to heightened tensions at the regional and international levels.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the U.S. military had carried out a military operation in Venezuela “unprecedented since World War II,” resulting in the arrest of Nicolás Maduro and his wife. This claim was made within the framework of a U.S. announcement regarding an operation allegedly aimed at combating drug trafficking and the subsequent issuance of judicial indictments against the Venezuelan president and his wife.
