International — United Nations Security Council & United States — Central Intelligence Agency

International — United Nations Security Council: Venezuela's U.N. Ambassador Samuel Moncada requested the International — United Nations Security Council to determine that the United States strikes off its coast are illegal and to issue a statement backing Venezuela's sovereignty.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: Donald Trump authorized the United States — Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, adding to speculation about United States attempts to topple Nicolás Maduro.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency was involved in a drone strike on Venezuelan soil as part of the U.S. campaign against drug cartels, preceding the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency was involved in a drone strike at a docking area used by Venezuelan drug cartels, part of the broader pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency was cited by Iran as having backed a coup in 1953, a historical grievance.

United States — Central Intelligence Agency: The United States — Central Intelligence Agency reported that Iran could develop a militarily viable intercontinental ballistic missile by 2035, providing a justification for the U.S. strikes.