Nicolás Maduro & Iran
91 shared events · Importance 14 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Domestic
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela and a longtime ally of Iran, was captured by American troops, adding to the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran.
Iran: Iran is experiencing widespread protests due to its ailing economy, currency free fall, and high inflation. Its alliances are weakened, and it faces international pressure over its nuclear program and human rights record.
Jan 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro's ally Alex Saab was deported, and Maduro himself was captured during the USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment.
Iran: The USS Gerald R. Ford supported the U.S. war with Iran during its deployment.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was captured in a United States military operation ordered by Donald Trump to face federal drug conspiracy charges.
Iran: Iran is engaged in a widespread conflict, launching retaliatory attacks on Israel, American bases, and other countries. Its military capabilities, leadership, and nuclear program have been targeted by the United States and Israel.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro's government was the recipient of the secret lobbying campaign by David Rivera, which led to Rivera's conviction.
Iran: Iran is engaged in war negotiations with the United States and is facing economic pressure due to a U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Its economy is reeling, and its actions affect global oil and gas prices.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, the former President of Venezuela, was captured by the United States, which has led to hopes for political change and new elections in Venezuela.
Iran: The Iran war caused energy disruption, which is a factor in the United States' efforts to secure Venezuela's oil production.
Apr 18, 2026 · 13 articles
Regulatory
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, was ousted from office, an event that was correctly bet on by a Polymarket user, leading to significant profits and raising insider trading suspicions.
Iran: Iran is a key nation involved in geopolitical events that Donald Trump made announcements about, leading to significant movements in oil prices and subsequent suspicious trading activity.
Apr 19, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, former President of Venezuela, was captured in a US military operation, leading to Delcy Rodríguez assuming power, an event cited by Donald Trump.
Iran: Iran is experiencing a leadership vacuum following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei due to a joint US-Israel military strike, leading to uncertainty and escalating regional conflict.
Mar 05, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, the former President of Venezuela, was captured in a US special forces raid in January.
Iran: Iran was the target of Donald Trump's threats and military actions, leading to a 40-day war. Despite being militarily weakened, Iran is expected to emerge with a more hardline leadership and de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, while still possessing a buried stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
Apr 08, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, the former Venezuelan President, was captured in a raid months after the strikes began and faces drug trafficking charges in New York, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Iran: Despite an ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States' campaign against alleged drug traffickers has intensified, indicating a sustained focus on the Western Hemisphere.
May 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was ousted as Venezuela's leader by U.S. forces, an event cited by Donald Trump as a precursor to further action against Cuba.
Iran: Cuba is accused by the United States of aligning itself with Iran and militant groups, which is part of the justification for the expanded sanctions.
May 01, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: The ouster of Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's president is cited as an aggressive move by the Donald Trump administration to reshape the region, aligning with the new counterterrorism strategy.
Iran: Donald Trump has previously clashed with European NATO partners over their reluctance to back his confrontation with Iran.
May 06, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was ousted from power in Venezuela, an event referenced by Donald Trump.
Iran: Iran is a primary party in the conflict, facing a US Navy blockade and economic pressure. Its proposals for peace and control over the Strait of Hormuz are key to resolving the conflict, but its leadership is described as fractured.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: The military operation to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is mentioned as a potential part of Donald Trump's strategy to contain China.
Iran: Iran accepted a ceasefire, reportedly due to China's last-minute push, and is seeking security guarantees to prevent future attacks. The conflict had threatened its civilization and economy.
Apr 09, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was the target of a mission about which a U.S. soldier allegedly used classified information for personal gain.
Iran: Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, including firing on and seizing ships, have escalated geopolitical tensions and contributed to rising crude oil and gasoline prices. The country is also engaged in stalled negotiations with the United States.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: The ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January was mentioned in the context of the Trump administration's threats of potential military action in Cuba.
Iran: The Iran war and the potential for Iran to obtain nuclear weapons were key points of contention between Donald Trump and Pope Leo XVI, and a major topic of discussion during Marco Rubio's diplomatic visit.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro's removal from power in Venezuela by the United States was criticized by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting a point of ideological difference between the Brazilian and United States leaders.
Iran: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the war launched by the United States alongside Israel against Iran, indicating his stance on international conflicts.
May 07, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro is mentioned as the former leader of Venezuela who was targeted in a separate covert mission announced by Donald Trump.
Iran: Iran is mentioned in the context of other covert missions announced by Donald Trump this year, specifically the launch of strikes that initiated a war.
May 15, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Spain's opposition to the military operation to abduct and arrest Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela is cited as another policy that has angered Washington, contributing to the broader tensions.
Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan President, was targeted by United States troops in an attempt to capture him, as part of broader US military actions.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Iran: Iran is facing protests with a rising death toll and threats of strikes from Donald Trump, who also claims Iran wants to negotiate.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran: Iran is experiencing widespread protests due to soaring prices, which have escalated into calls against its clerical leadership. The government is intensifying its crackdown, leading to numerous deaths and arrests, and is facing threats of intervention from the United States.
Jan 11, 2026 · 10 articles
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