Venezuelan Forces Alert Over Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict Risks

Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated into active conflict, with Israel launching Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, including Natanz and Arak, leading to increased global instability and market reactions. Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López warned that the conflict could escalate into a regional or even global war, potentially nuclear, and emphasized the need for vigilance as Venezuela could be indirectly threatened. Seymour Hersh reported that the U.S. and Israel are preparing for heavy bombing in Iran, with American officials considering the removal of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as crucial to controlling the situation. Abbas Milani of Stanford University noted the Iranian regime is currently weak and possibly seeking to negotiate a deal while portraying strength to its base, whereas Israel might be forced to make strategic decisions soon. Randy Weber highlighted the severe threat Iran poses to the United States and Israel, emphasizing the importance of trusting President Trump’s approach to the conflict. Analyst Victor Davis Hanson underscored that Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear program were inevitable and warned that no half-measures are acceptable if the war is to end decisively.