Iran, Colombia, Hezbollah, and Russia condemned the military operation performed by the United States in Venezuela on Saturday, where US special forces troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, while major US allies like Germany, Spain, and Italy said they were following the situation closely.
Iran, an ally of Venezuela, said that the military attack on Venezuela was "a blatant violation of its national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
Hezbollah stated that it "condemns the terrorist aggression and American thuggery against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela" and "further affirms its full solidarity with Venezuela - its people, presidency, and government - in confronting this American aggression and arrogance."
Russia's Foreign Ministry also addressed the situation: "In the current situation, it is important... to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a way out of the situation through dialogue."
The Colombian President Gustavo Petro was among the first leaders to call out the attack, saying that the reports of explosions and military operations taking place in Venezuela were confirmed, and calling for emergency Organization of American States (OAS) and UN meetings on Saturday morning.
Israelis to 'avoid Venezuela at all costs'
The Foreign Affairs Ministry called on Israelis to avoid going to Venezuela due to the current developing situation, Israeli site Ynet reported on Saturday.
"Israelis should avoid going to Venezuela for any reason until further notice," the ministry said, according to the report.
United Kingdom was "not involved"
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his country was not involved in the United States' strikes on Venezuela and that he wanted to speak with Trump to learn the full facts of what had happened.
"I want to establish the facts first. I would like to speak with President Trump. I want to speak to allies. I can be absolutely clear that we were not involved ... and I always say and believe we should all uphold international law," he said in a statement to British broadcasters.
Spain offers space for peaceful negotiations, calls for moderation
The Spanish Foreign Ministry also reacted to the situation in Venezuela, calling for de-escalation and offering to help in a peaceful solution through negotiations in the country.
"Spain reiterates that it has not recognized the results of the July 28, 2024, elections and has always supported initiatives to achieve a democratic solution for Venezuela," the ministry said.
Both Germany and Italy also addressed the situation, saying both their embassies were secured and that they were following the developments with special care.
Finally, Argentine President Javier Milei celebrated Maduro's capture with a post on social media that said: "Liberty advances, long live the liberty!"