Trump's Fiery Warnings: Iran Protests, Venezuela Oil Grab, and Greenland Push Ignite Global Tensions

President Donald Trump has dominated headlines with aggressive stances on multiple international fronts, including threats against Iran amid deadly protests, control over Venezuelan oil following Nicolás Maduro's ouster, and renewed insistence on acquiring Greenland.

Trump repeatedly warned Iran of severe consequences for its crackdown on anti-government demonstrators, which has reportedly killed at least 544 people over the past two weeks.[1][2][3] Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed Iranian leaders contacted him to negotiate, stating, “I’ve made the statement very strongly that if they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved. We’ll be hitting them very hard where it hurts.”[1] He added that the U.S. is considering options including cyberattacks, military strikes, and boosting sanctions, while discussing with Elon Musk ways to restore internet access blacked out by Iranian authorities.[2][5]

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted the situation is under control, blaming the U.S. and Israel for the unrest, while warning of readiness for war if America intervenes.[3][5] Protests, fueled by the aftermath of Iran's June war with Israel and the U.S., have shattered the regime's image of strength, with rights groups reporting hundreds dead.[2] Trump is set for a Tuesday briefing on responses, rejecting antisemitism in his movement amid regional tensions.[2]

In Venezuela, Trump signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to protect U.S.-held Venezuelan oil revenues from lawsuits ahead of Maduro's narcoterrorism trial.[1] U.S. forces are seizing tankers to control production and distribution, cutting off ally Cuba, which Trump warned on social media: “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO!”[3] He posted a fake Wikipedia image labeling himself 'Acting President of Venezuela,' boasting swift action prevented China or Russia from intervening.[1]

Trump also reiterated plans to acquire Greenland, stating, “Right now we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over.”[1][2] The administration argues it secures America's northern frontier.[2] Separately, he warned Cuba of unrest and supported Venezuelan changes.[3]

These developments come as Trump gaggles with press on Air Force One and speaks to House Republicans, signaling a bold foreign policy amid global scrutiny.[4]