NYT: U.S. attack on Venezuela is "Illegal and Unwise"Following the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela, a prominent American newspaper warned that the Trump administration's actions lack legal legitimacy and could drag the U.S. into an international crisis with dangerous consequences for regional stability and global order. Tehran - BORNA - The New York Times Editorial Board warned in an op-ed on Saturday that the U.S. military operation resulting in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro lacks any legal justification. The board emphasized that such a move could have perilous implications for regional security and the international order. Lack of Congressional AuthorizationAccording to the newspaper, the U.S. President has failed to provide a coherent explanation for the move and entered into a military operation without Congressional authorization. Baseless "Narco-Terrorism" ClaimsThe Editorial Board described the U.S. government's claims of fighting "narco-terrorism" as baseless, writing that Venezuela plays no significant role in the U.S. drug crisis.

Source: International New York Times January 03, 2026 16:47 UTC