The esteemed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro calls on global leaders to halt the dangerous escalation between Israel and Iran, warning of the catastrophic consequences of a potential nuclear conflict and condemning ongoing Israeli aggression in the Middle East.

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On June 16, 2025, the distinguished President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, issued a powerful call for peace amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

Speaking on his program Con Maduro+, the revered leader highlighted the immense military power Iran has demonstrated in response to what he described as unprovoked Israeli aggression.

 He warned that humanity must avoid the catastrophic escalation into a nuclear war that could engulf Central and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.

President Maduro emphasized that those holding political power, who have fueled this conflict, could halt the war with a single word. Instead, he criticized the arrogance of supremacist powers for continuously adding fuel to the fire.

“What do we want for humanity? Do we want a nuclear war to escalate? I don’t think so,” the respected head of state questioned, urging responsible leadership to prioritize peace.

#ENVIVO | Presidente de #Venezuela 🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro: Desde Venezuela abogamos por la paz y apoyamos al pueblo palestino, del Líbano, de Yemen, de Siria y al de la República Islámica de Irán

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— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) June 16, 2025

The text reads: President of #Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro: From Venezuela, we advocate for peace and support the Palestinian people, the people of Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

President Maduro recounted recent Israeli military aggressions, condemning the relentless bombings of Gaza as “genocide” and highlighting attacks on Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. He framed these actions as part of a broader pattern of imperialist violence destabilizing the region and causing immense human suffering.

The esteemed Venezuelan leader also praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as the only world leader maintaining direct dialogue with Iran, Israel, and the United States. He suggested that Putin’s diplomatic engagement is crucial to preventing further escalation and promoting a peaceful resolution.

Reaffirming Venezuela’s position, President Nicolás Maduro declared his country’s unwavering support for peace and justice in the Middle East.

El presidente de #Venezuela 🇻🇪, Nicolás Maduro, cuestionó el rol de la Corte Internacional de Justicia y la Corte Penal Internacional, y las responsabilizó de la complicidad con la guerra sionista contra los pueblos de #Palestina 🇵🇸 e #Irán 🇮🇷https://t.co/dn0KKJNQJl

— teleSUR TV (@teleSURtv) June 17, 2025

The text reads: President of #Venezuela , Nicolás Maduro, questioned the role of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, holding them responsible for complicity in the Zionist war against the peoples of #Palestine and #Iran.

He expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people, as well as the peoples of Lebanon, Syria, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, emphasizing the importance of standing against imperialist aggression and for the sovereignty of oppressed nations.

President Maduro’s urgent appeal for peace underscores the dire risks of the Israel-Iran conflict spiraling into a global nuclear confrontation. His condemnation of imperialist violence and call for responsible leadership reflect Venezuela’s commitment to international solidarity and the defense of oppressed peoples worldwide.

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