— 🇺🇸/🇻🇪 NOTE: It is possible that this was done in complete coordination with Maduro, and the strikes were carried out to simply obfuscate the fact that he betrayed his country and opted to go into exile

But we have no sources backing this up currently. Due to the ease of the operation, it is a big possibility in my opinion—such a plan was also widely discussed in the media.

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—❗️🇺🇸/🇻🇪 Sky News: 'Maduro negotiated his exit from Venezuela with the U.S.'

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Predictable.

—❗️🇺🇸/🇻🇪 NEW: Venezuela's Minister of Defense vows to continue the fight against American imperialism

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—❗️🇮🇷 Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei: 'Protesting is a right, rioting is not. It is useless talking to rioters. They must be put in their place.'

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—❗️🇻🇪 NEW: Vladimir Padrino Lopez, Venezuela's Defense Minister, is now the de-facto leader of the country

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✍️ While this is possible, it seems more likely to me that the Americans bought out senior officials in Maduro's regime who gave up his location, and didn't issue orders to attack American aircraft and ground troops.

Many of the attack helicopters were flying at low altitude, yet we never saw a single air defense system targeting them. So yes, whilst it's possible that Maduro may have coordinated his exit with the Americans, it's also very possible that America bought out senior officials in the regime.

Don't forget Venezuela is a very poor country and many of these senior officials close to Maduro would probably sell him out for cheap.

Also possible.

If Maduro ends up going to jail, he was likely sold out by someone close to him.

❗️🇮🇷| Phones from arrested rioters had a video of a woman giving instructions on how they should act when caught

The woman—clearly a foreign intelligent agent—tell the rioters in the video:

• If you’ve been arrested, don’t think it’s the end of the line yet. You still have time to protect yourself, especially now.

• Giving statements as a “confession,” such as “I came to protest high prices so the government would hear our voice,” are important.

• If they try to link you to a person or people outside the country, or claim that your confessions were coached or trained, deny it as quickly as possible.

• Say that you hate the traitorous expatriates whose true colors were exposed during the 12-day war.

• Say: “We’re not without a homeland; we’re only protesting the high cost of living,” and strongly insult the expatriates.

• If they mention any names, say you’ve never heard of them. Also, make sure the wallpaper on all your phones is a photo of Qassem Soleimani or Khamenei. I know it’s hard and you don’t like it, but you have to do it.

• We have to play their game. Just as we can’t tell who among the protesters is an agent/infiltrator, they [Iranian police] shouldn’t be able to tell either. Play by their rules.

• That way, at worst, it’s 10 days of detention and that’s it.

• Remember: nothing can be done for Iran by so-called heroes abroad or by those in prison. Preserving your survival and your safety is more important than anything else.

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— 🇮🇷 NEW: Three violent elements were arrested by the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Lorestan Province

They confess that they have ties to the Israeli-backed 'Iran International' propaganda channel. They sent images and pictures to them of setting public property on fire.

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— 🇨🇳/🇻🇪 Chinese Foreign Ministry: 'We have received reports that something may have happened in Venezuela'

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— 🇨🇳/🇻🇪 NEW: The Chinese Foreign Ministry urges its citizens to avoid travel to Venezuela until further notice

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— 🇮🇷 NOTE: No important or noteworthy riots have taken place today (yet). I will cover them if they do happen. There are some peaceful sit-ins, mainly in Shiraz currently.

Overall, the situation is quieter than it was yesterday at the same point in time.

I expect more stuff to happen probably tonight or when it gets dark.

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— 🇺🇸/🇮🇱 NEW: Jewish American pro-MAGA influencer Laura Loomer says Zohran Mamdani's inauguration as mayor of New York City was '100% a homage to Hamas', and that he is 'signaling the beginning of his Islamic conquest from a tunnel'

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