US Strikes in Venezuela

The United States has carried out strikes on targets in Venezuela, including in the capital Caracas and at military sites, according to US officials cited by CBS News.

The White House has not issued a detailed public statement outlining the scope or objectives of the operation.Venezuela’s government has condemned the action, calling it “military aggression by the United States.”

President Nicolás Maduro announced a state of national emergency, saying the country is facing an external threat and ordering heightened security measures nationwide.

Residents in Caracas reported hearing loud explosions overnight. Video footage circulating online shows large plumes of smoke and fires in parts of the city.

The reported strikes follow weeks of escalating tension between Washington and Caracas.

US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on the Maduro government, accusing it of deliberately encouraging the migration of criminals to the United States,an allegation Venezuela strongly denies.