On January 8, 2026, in Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli fired back at comparisons between Iran and Venezuela: “We are not comparable.” 🔥
The remark came after President Trump posted on social media that the U.S. would come to the “rescue” of protesters in Iran. Rahmani Fazli warned that Tehran is “ready to deliver the necessary and regrettable response to the U.S. should such a situation arise.”
Why mention Venezuela? Economic collapse and political turmoil in Caracas often serve as cautionary tales in Western discourse. Iran’s ambassador insists that Iran’s challenges are rooted in its own domestic and historical dynamics – not the result of foreign-engineered regime change.
Behind the scenes, Beijing remains a crucial ally for Tehran, and diplomatic channels are likely buzzing. But the public message is crystal clear: Iran won’t be underestimated as debates on international intervention heat up. 🌐
The global community will be watching how this diplomatic standoff unfolds in the days ahead. 🌍
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Iran not comparable to Venezuela: Iranian ambassador to China
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