Venezuela and Iran’s Alliance Masks a Growing Threat to Regional Stability—and America’s Security

In a troubling development that may escalate instability in America’s backyard, Venezuela and Iran have openly reinforced their alliance, citing what they label as "threats" from the United States. This cooperation comes amid increased U.S. military presence in Caribbean waters near Venezuela—a move that both Caracas and Tehran portray as aggressive but serves as a necessary deterrent against authoritarian ambitions undermining hemispheric security. Is This Alliance a Challenge to America’s Sovereignty and Regional Peace? Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil's remarks thanking Iran for upholding "the principles and objectives" of the U.N. Charter are disingenuous at best. While claiming to defend...