Maduro’s capture reverberates in Tehran

Maduro’s capture by US forces is reverberating in Tehran as Iran grapples with nationwide protests, economic turmoil and fears it could be Washington’s next target.

Rosaleen Carroll
Rosaleen Carroll
Jan 5, 2026
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (L) is welcomed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at Miraflores Presidential Palace in Caracas, on June 12, 2023. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Venezuela Monday for the start of a visit to "friendly countries" that also include Cuba and Nicaragua, all under sanctions from a common adversary, the United States. (Photo by Yuri CORTEZ / AFP) (Photo by YURI CORTEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Maduro’s capture reverberates in Tehran
  • More than 100 killed in week of escalating attacks in Sudan
  • Yemeni government accuses UAE-backed STC of restricting movement to Aden
  • Rights groups say more than 15 killed during Iran protests
  • UK, French airstrikes hit ISIS in Syria

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