Iran’s foothold in Venezuela requires a tougher response

Biden revokes, in April,  temporary sanctions on Venezuela’s energy sector due to concerns about its cooperation with Iranian agents. During the waiver period, it was found that Iran used Venezuela to plan attacks on the U.S. Despite this, the Biden administration has not yet strictly enforced sanctions on Venezuela to address this security threat. The FBI has issued warnings about Iranian espionage activities involving Venezuela, linked to plans targeting U.S. officials. Historical connections between Iranian and Venezuelan security services, particularly the IRGC, are noted, with continuing collaboration in finance and energy sectors that defy U.S. sanctions. Stricter enforcement of sanctions is advocates as well as broader definitions of “significant support” to include various actors involved in illicit trade, emphasizing the need for economic and diplomatic accountability. They draw parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis, urging Biden to deter threats posed by the Iran-Venezuela alliance. By Bush and Norm Roule, published in -> TheHill

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