Summary
Hezbollah responded to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments about the group's alleged presence in Venezuela. Following a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Rubio stated that the U.S. would not allow influences like Hezbollah and Iran in the region. Hezbollah denied any presence in Venezuela, calling the accusations an attempt by President Trump to extend U.S. influence.
Key Facts
- The U.S. conducted a military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed Hezbollah and Iran have a presence in Venezuela.
- Hezbollah's spokesperson denied the group's presence in Venezuela or the Western Hemisphere.
- Hezbollah criticized President Trump's policies as extending U.S. influence globally.
- Venezuela has close ties with Iran, which includes military cooperation and oil trade.
- The U.S. has no formal diplomatic relations with Venezuela or Iran.
- President Trump has increased threats against both Venezuela and Iran during his current term.
- The U.S. raid involved capturing Maduro on charges related to drug trafficking.
