Nicolas Maduro and Khamenei

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are captured by the US Army. This information was given by US President Donald Trump himself while confirming the attack on Venezuela on Friday. Meanwhile, a statement by Israel’s former Prime Minister and opposition leader Yair Lapid has come out, which has now given rise to a new speculation.

In fact, Lapid has written on the social media platform X that the Iranian regime should pay serious attention to what is happening in Venezuela. Many people are seeing this statement as a clear warning to Iran. After his post, questions are being raised that a similar picture of what happened in Venezuela can now be seen in Iran?

The regime in Iran should pay close attention to what is happening in Venezuela

— Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) January 3, 2026

What happened in Venezuela?

On Saturday, American military action was seen in many cities including Venezuela’s capital Caracas. After the attack, emergency has been declared in Venezuela. US President Donald Trump confirmed the attacks and said that US Special Forces have taken President Nicolas Maduro into custody. Along with him, his wife is also in the custody of the American Army. Both have been taken out of Venezuela.

Why is Lapid pointing towards Iran?

Yair Lapid’s statement has come at a time when Iran itself is facing a serious internal crisis. Anti-government protests have been going on in many cities of Iran for the last seven days. The anger of the people who took to the streets against inflation, unemployment and strict religious rule is now coming out openly. Demonstrations have spread from Tehran to holy cities like Mashhad and Qom.

How serious is the situation in Iran?

According to human rights organizations, many people have died so far in these demonstrations and hundreds have been arrested. Even at funerals, people are openly raising slogans like Khamenei Murdabad. The special thing is that this time a large number of youth and Gen Z are involved in the movement, who are connecting with each other through social media.

Is Iran also America’s target?

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had warned Iran that America could intervene if Iran opened fire on the protesters. In view of all these developments, discussions are in full swing that a coup may take place in Iran. It is difficult to consider Lapid’s statement as mere rhetoric. What happened in Venezuela has definitely given the message that America will not shy away from taking direct action against its hostile regime. Iran has been an eyesore for America and Israel for a long time.