Iran and Cuba Condemn U.S. Attack on Venezuela as Sovereignty Violation

Iran and Cuba have strongly condemned a reported U.S. military attack on Venezuela, denouncing the action as a serious violation of national sovereignty and calling for an urgent international response. The criticism highlights growing geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Venezuela, and several of Washington’s long-standing adversaries.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel was among the most outspoken critics, describing the operation as a “criminal attack by the U.S. on Venezuela.” In public remarks and posts on social media platform X, Díaz-Canel urged the global community to respond, warning that the incident threatens regional stability. As a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the Cuban leader framed the attack as an act of “state terrorism against the brave Venezuelan people and against Our America,” a term often used to emphasize Latin American unity and resistance to foreign intervention.

Díaz-Canel also referenced the 2014 Havana declaration that established Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace. He stated that the region’s #ZonaDePaz was being “brutally assaulted,” suggesting that the U.S. action undermines collective commitments to non-intervention and peaceful coexistence across the region. Cuban officials have historically opposed U.S. involvement in Latin America, and the latest remarks reinforce Havana’s continued alignment with Caracas.

Iran also issued sharp criticism of the U.S. strikes on Caracas. Iran’s Foreign Ministry described the attack as a “gross violation” of Venezuela’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement came amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump recently pledged to intervene in protests that have shaken Iran’s leadership in recent days.

Iranian officials reiterated warnings that any aggression against Iran’s interests would be met with a swift response. Tehran has repeatedly stated that it could target U.S. military bases in the Middle East if attacked, raising concerns about potential escalation beyond Latin America.

The coordinated condemnation from Iran and Cuba underscores the broader geopolitical implications of the U.S.-Venezuela conflict, signaling increased diplomatic friction and renewed debate over sovereignty, intervention, and international law.