US and Israels Hybrid Warfare Tactics Exposed in Iran

January 19, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US and Israels Hybrid Warfare Tactics Exposed in Iran

US Hybrid War Tactics Under Scrutiny Amid Venezuela and Iran Conflicts

A recent analysis by experts highlights the role of hybrid war tactics in the ongoing conflicts between the United States and Venezuela, as well as with Iran. According to Professor [Name], Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, hybrid wars involve a combination of economic sanctions, targeted military strikes, cyberwarfare, and misinformation campaigns.

In Venezuela, the US has employed these tactics since 2002, when it supported a failed coup attempt against President Hugo Chavez. The US has also imposed economic sanctions, confiscated Venezuelan dollar reserves, and crippled the country’s oil production. Despite these efforts, the hybrid war did not bring down the government.

More recently, US President Donald Trump has escalated his actions in Venezuela, including bombing Caracas, kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro, and imposing a naval blockade. These actions have been met with criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has praised the operation as “perfect”.

The US is also simultaneously escalating its hybrid war against Iran, which has a long history dating back to 1953 when the CIA supported the overthrow of democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. The US has since plotted to torment Iran and overthrow its government, including funding Iraq in the 1980s to wage war on Iran.

The current conflict with Iran is expected to escalate into a devastating regional war, even potentially global. US allies in the region have been engaged in diplomatic efforts to persuade Trump to back down from military action. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are uncertain.

Experts note that hybrid wars can lead to significant chaos and instability, as seen in both Venezuela and Iran. The long-term consequences of these actions remain unclear, but it is evident that the US has employed a range of tactics in its efforts to achieve its objectives.

Source: Al Jazeera