The incident adds to ongoing operational challenges at Venezuela’s oil facilities, where fires and outages are frequent.

The GCAA said the probe is being conducted confidentially and in coordination with regional and international authorities.

The investigation falls under UAE jurisdiction as the aircraft is UAE-registered.

The withdrawal, agreed under President Joe Biden and implemented by Donald Trump’s administration, has been welcomed by Iran and its allied groups as a victory.

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said the government regretted Israel’s decision and was considering a response.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran is awaiting an official response through mediators and remains open to negotiations without accepting pressure or coercion.

The pope also criticized assisted dying, genetic manipulation, surrogacy and the commercialization of human organs, reaffirming the Catholic Church’s pro-life position.

With Israeli elections approaching, Netanyahu used the roughly 40-minute address to highlight Israel’s military challenges and praise US President Donald Trump’s support.

The ministers also backed Taiwan’s meaningful participation in appropriate international organizations and reaffirmed their commitment to North Korea’s complete denuclearization.

The election was held amid a major Ukrainian drone assault targeting Moscow and other Russian regions.