Trump Launches Wars in Iran and Venezuela Despite Anti-War Pledges

What Happened In a span of two months, President Trump has authorized two major military operations that have fundamentally altered U.S. foreign policy. On January 3, 2026, the U.S. launched “Operation Absolute Resolve” in Venezuela, deploying over 200 special operations forces to capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro was flown to New York’s Stewart Air National Guard Base and is now in U.S. custody. More significantly, on February 28, 2026, the U.