“BREAKING: Explosions Rock Capital After U.S. Launches Military Strikes — Global Panic Erupts… See more
The United States has sharply escalated its actions against Venezuela following strikes that rocked the capital city of Caracas early Saturday morning. Tensions between the two countries have been building for months, with repeated warnings issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump toward the Venezuelan government.
According to statements from Trump, the U.S. administration has been targeting what it describes as “narco-terrorists,” accusing them of smuggling drugs into the United States. Since September 2, U.S. forces have reportedly carried out attacks on boats in open water, resulting in the deaths of more than 110 people. These actions marked a significant shift in the ongoing confrontation, but the situation intensified further with reported strikes inside Venezuela itself.
Explosions were reported across Caracas, with key locations said to have been hit, including the La Carlota military airfield and the Fuerte Tiuna military base. Venezuelan officials stated that the strikes also affected the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show explosions lighting up the night sky and residents reacting in fear and confusion.
Trump claimed responsibility for the operation in a post on Truth Social, stating that the United States had successfully carried out a large-scale strike and that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been captured and flown out of the country. He said the operation was conducted in coordination with U.S. law enforcement and announced that further details would be shared during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago.
The Venezuelan government strongly condemned the strikes, calling them an act of serious military aggression and accusing the United States of attempting to seize the country’s oil and mineral resources. In response, President Maduro declared a national emergency. Regional allies, including Cuba and Colombia, also denounced the attacks.
The situation has raised serious political and legal questions. In earlier remarks, Trump suggested that congressional approval was not necessary for such actions, stating bluntly that force would continue and could expand to land operations. Maduro previously rejected these statements, accusing the United States of fabricating a war and seeking perpetual conflict.
Just days before the reported strikes, Maduro said his government was open to dialogue with the United States regarding drug trafficking and oil discussions, offering to meet at any time or place. The sudden escalation has cast uncertainty over any possibility of negotiations.
As investigations and official briefings continue, the full impact of the strikes, the extent of the damage, and the broader consequences for regional stability remain unclear. The situation marks one of the most serious confrontations between the two nations in recent years.
