John Feeley, a former US ambassador, criticized Donald Trump's military strategy, stating that the president's success in capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led him to mistakenly believe that toppling Iran's regime would be similarly straightforward. The February attack on Iran has resulted in widespread destruction and economic fallout, revealing the complexities of military interventions. Feeley pointed out that while the operation in Venezuela appeared successful, it lulled Trump into a false sense of security regarding Iran, a nation with a deeply entrenched regime and a history of resilience. He noted that the simplistic comparison between the two countries overlooks the significant differences in their political structures and the potential consequences of such interventions. Other former diplomats echoed Feeley's concerns, emphasizing that the Iranian regime's stability contrasts sharply with the relatively recent consolidation of power in Venezuela. This miscalculation could lead to further errors in US foreign policy, particularly regarding Cuba, which Trump has also targeted, reflecting a dangerous trend in American military strategy.