When January 3rd happened and the world found out, how was this plan advancing? In three phases outlined by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Phase 1, Stabilization. Phase 2, Recovery. And Phase 3, The Transition with Elections.

We evaluated this with serenity, and today we understand that in order to favor it, to accompany and facilitate this plan, it is necessary for this process to culminate as a phase in a presidential electoral process.

We want to coordinate and facilitate the success of this strategy with our main ally, the United States government.

I will be a candidate, but there could be others, of course.

I would love to compete with everyone, with anyone who wants to be a candidate.

I believe President Trump has been crystal clear when he said he finds it extraordinarily wonderful that Mrs. Delcy Rodríguez follows his instructions.

The truth is, those who don't find it wonderful are the allies of Mrs. Delcy Rodríguez, who at this moment are truly showing what their genuine motivations are and the degree of loyalty that exists in these types of regime groups, where all values are sacrificed solely for money or power.

Cuba will be free, Venezuela will be free, and Nicaragua will be free.

We are talking about a process that will allow the Americas to be free of communism and dictatorship for the first time in history.

The focus of the negotiations is on ending the war

At this stage, we are not discussing the details of the nuclear issue.

We pursue our work in the field of action

Threats, pressures, depicting, and publishing caricatures are part of the politics on the other side of the world; we pursue our work in the field of action.

Iran defends its interests with power/Management of the Strait of Hormuz is with the coastal states

Lebanon will be one of the elements of a possible understanding

The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the role of all neighboring and regional countries in helping to reduce tensions and reach an understanding, and Turkey has always had valuable and effective efforts in this path.

China and Russia have played a constructive and positive role in regional developments