Trump Says Venezuela Success Model as Iran Naval Operation Expands

Trump says the fleet represents the biggest American deployment ever assembled. Trump says hoping for peaceful resolution persists despite the military buildup. Trump says Iran has signaled readiness to negotiate based on communications. Trump says the Venezuela operation provides a model for potential action. Trump says that successful operation demonstrated American capability and resolve clearly.
Trump says nuclear disarmament and ending protester killings remain mandatory requirements. Trump says thousands of Iranians have died systematically during government crackdowns. Trump says the powerful warships demonstrate American resolve on both issues. Trump says the Venezuela model shows how quickly situations can change decisively. Trump says Iranian leadership should study that operation’s outcome carefully.
Abbas Araghchi rejected negotiations conducted under duress while maintaining defensive rights. He emphasized dual preparedness for peaceful talks or military confrontation. Turkish leadership offered mediation services to prevent escalation. President Erdoğan’s outreach demonstrated Turkey’s commitment to regional peace. The Venezuela precedent added urgency to diplomatic efforts.
Trump says revealing operational strategies would compromise their effectiveness completely. Trump says preferring diplomacy reflects wisdom rather than weakness or hesitation. Trump says the armada’s power communicates American capabilities without requiring threats. Trump says Venezuela proved American forces can execute complex operations successfully. Trump says the expanding naval operation creates conditions for Iranian compliance.
Sanctions expanded targeting officials directly responsible for deadly suppression. European designations of Iranian military organizations drew serious warnings. Reformists within Iran demanded investigations into unprecedented casualties. The Reform Front called for accountability and transparency about deaths. The Venezuela model loomed over the crisis as diplomatic efforts intensified.