Maduro's Overthrow Has Caused Shock In Iran

• 5.01.2026, 11:50

The fall of the dictatorship in Venezuela resonates far beyond Latin America.

The successful operation by the administration of US President Donald Trump to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro from power has the potential to cause a wide international resonance, including in the Middle East, writes Atlantic Council (translated by Charter97. org.org).

The outcome of Saturday's events came as a surprise to many and gave new weight to Washington's aggressive rhetoric against Caracas over the past months.

Experts say the success of the operation casts doubt on previous doubts about Trump's willingness to move from words to action. Although preparations for action in Venezuela were made in advance and do not indicate that the United States has similar plans with regard to Iran, the precedent itself is alarming for Washington's opponents.

The Iranian authorities are paying special attention to the situation, for whom what happened may be a signal that the White House is ready to back up threats with concrete steps. Analysts recall that in the past, vague promises, for example, during the Hungarian uprising of 1956, when the United States failed to fulfill its promises to support Hungarian protesters against the Soviet regime, undermined the credibility of American policy.

With this background, Trump's entourage emphasizes the need for a cautious and calibrated approach. According to observers, any statements by the U.S. president on Iran and the Middle East region in the near future should be accompanied by a clear strategy and demonstration of resolve to avoid misinterpretations and escalation.