Wednesday, August 12, 2026

How Trump's Venezuela Gamble Led to Disaster in Iran | Christiane Amanpour Presents

August 11, 2026 | Did the capture of President Maduro give Trump the confidence to start a war with Iran? Christiane and Jamie trace how January's Venezuela gamble led directly to a disastrous conflict - and ask whether 'might makes right' has become the defining doctrine of this Presidency.

They examine whether Secretary of State Marco Rubio is effectively running Venezuela as America's 'Viceroy', whether the US has colonised a sovereign nation and what that means for how it is viewed around the world.

Plus, Christiane explains how Obama succeeded in making a deal with Iran where every other president failed, and Jamie gives his take on what The Odyssey can teach us about modern diplomacy. …



Trump should have been incarcerated years ago! Unfortunately, the powers-that-be in America didn’t have the cojones to do it. As a result, we are all paying the price for their cowardice. — © Mark Alexander