US President Donald Trump said he does not rule out war with Venezuela, leaving open the possibility of direct military conflict as tensions rise. In a recent interview, Trump said war is not off the table, though he did not commit to a timeline or details.
The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on Venezuela’s government. It seized a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuelan waters and has begun a blockade of Venezuelan vessels. This naval move aims to curb income for President Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
U.S. forces have also carried out military strikes on vessels in international waters, which the White House says target illegal drug trafficking. These strikes have caused many deaths and sparked debates at home and abroad about strategy and legality.
Maduro accuses the United States of trying to overthrow his government to seize control of Venezuela’s vast oil resources. The U.S. government has not clearly stated its final goals beyond pressure tactics.
The situation puts U.S.-Venezuela relations in sharp focus and raises concerns about possible escalation to open conflict. Many international observers are watching closely as both military and diplomatic tensions unfold.
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