Expulsion of Iranians Included in Washington’s List of Demands from Venezuela’s Interim Government

According to Khabaronline, Based on these reports, U.S. officials have warned Rodríguez that her continued hold on power depends on aligning with the strategy Washington has designed for Venezuela’s future. Otherwise, she could face a fate similar to that of Nicolás Maduro, who was reportedly detained recently during a U.S. military operation.

According to the information released, the United States has asked Venezuela’s interim government to pursue at least three specific measures: a serious crackdown on drug trafficking networks, the expulsion of forces and operatives linked to Iran, Cuba, and other actors opposed to U.S. policies, and an end to oil sales to Washington’s rivals in the global energy market.

In addition, informed sources say Washington expects the interim government in Caracas to eventually pave the way for free elections and then step aside from power. However, U.S. officials have stressed that no specific deadline has been set and that holding elections in the near future is not currently on the agenda.

These reports come as the White House has described its recent military operation against Venezuela not as “regime change” but as an action carried out under the framework of “law enforcement.” Nevertheless, analysts have warned that threats of further military action could lead to greater instability and heightened tensions in the Latin American country.

Some U.S. officials have informally stated that Washington’s current focus is on maintaining stability in Venezuela in a manner aligned with U.S. interests, while refraining from direct comment on the details of the demands. Meanwhile, reports indicate that alongside military pressure, the U.S. government is also using economic tools such as sanctions and access to Venezuelan officials’ foreign assets to exert pressure on the interim government.