Published: Jan 15, 2026, 08:21 IST | Updated: Jan 15, 2026, 08:21 IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US on January 14, 2026, of "smashing the world around" through the Venezuela raid capturing Nicolás Maduro and threats against Iran, calling both violations of international law. He affirmed unbreakable Russia-Iran ties serving national interests, rejecting external interference amid Tehran's protests crackdown.