The Nobel Institute said a Nobel Peace Prize can’t be given away or transferred after Venezuela’s María Corina Machado suggested handing her 2025 prize to Trump.

The award is final and permanent.

Keith Kellogg:

Zelensky is a tough son of a b*tch. He's stubborn. He has his opinion. He's unafraid to say that. He knows how to use media.

We in the United States have not seen a leader like him since Abraham Lincoln.

Officials in the Trump administration have held preliminary discussions about how to carry out an attack on Iran if needed to follow through on warnings from Trump.

Options discussed include a large-scale aerial strike on multiple Iranian military targets, according to one official.

Another said there is no consensus on what course of action to take, and no military equipment or personnel have been moved in preparation for a strike.

Source: WSJ

BREAKING: Trump:

Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!

Trump:

I love the Venezuelan people, and am already making Venezuela rich and safe again.

Congratulations and thank you to all of those people who are making this possible!!!

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha:

We call on the international community to consider tightening pressure on the Iranian regime for its violence against its people and support for Russia’s criminal war against Ukraine.

A U.S. official told Reuters that the United States is currently carrying out strikes against ISIS in Syria.

A warm moment between Turkish President Erdogan and the family of a newly appointed African country ambassador to Ankara.

This is why Türkiye’s Africa policy has been more effective than that of any other power on the continent.

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler and Syria’s Minister of Defense, Major General Murhaf Abu Qasra, had a phone call today.

During the phone call, both ministers discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Senator Graham:

TO THE IRANIAN PEOPLE: your long nightmare is soon coming to a close.

Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed by Trump and all who love freedom.

Hegseth reposts Trump’s Iran post.

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez:

You have my commitment that we will not rest for a single minute until we bring Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores back.

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez:

We will not stop condemning the criminal aggression against the Venezuelan people that occurred in the early hours of January 3.

It will go down in history as a major stain on relations between the United States and Venezuela.

Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez:

Anyone who comes here claiming that they rule and control things—no.

There is a government here, and a popular government, to defend this country and this territory.

Colombian President Petro:

This is Gran Colombia; it was Bolívar’s idea, and I propose—through a constituent vote of the population—that we rebuild it as a confederation of autonomous nations.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), working with partner forces, carried out large-scale airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria around 12:30 p.m. ET.

U.S. Department of State:

The security situation in Venezuela remains fluid. As international flights have resumed, U.S. citizens in Venezuela should leave the country immediately.

Before departure, U.S. citizens should take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. There are reports of groups of armed militias, known as colectivos, setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States.

Remain vigilant and exercise caution when traveling by road. Monitor airlines’ communications and websites for updated information.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters the U.S. may lift additional Venezuela sanctions as soon as next week to facilitate oil sales, and will discuss re-engagement with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, including access to nearly $5 billion in frozen IMF assets.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf:

If the United States launches a military attack, both the occupied territories and U.S. military and shipping centers will be legitimate targets for us.

Trump:

Venezuela has started the process, in a BIG WAY, of releasing their political prisoners.

Thank you! I hope those prisoners will remember how lucky they got that the USA came along and did what had to be done.

I HOPE THEY NEVER FORGET! If they do, it will not be good for them.

Israel is on high alert over the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran.

Source: Reuters