Trump’s Iran Strikes Shook the Middle East—and Perhaps U.S.-Venezuela Ties
The possibility of a protracted conflict in the Middle East should bring Caracas back into focus for American policymakers.
U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure on Saturday—just days after Israel’s large-scale bombardment—sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East and rattled global energy markets. However, a ceasefire announced Monday by President Donald Trump between Iran and Israel has temporarily cooled fears of an extended regional conflict. This growing instability may have unexpected implications for Venezuela. Home to the world’s largest proven oil reserves and located just south of the U.S. Gulf Coast, Venezuela could once again become a focal point in efforts to diversify...
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