Venezuela accuses US of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states.
Explosions ripped through Venezuela's capital, Caracas, on Saturday morning, with at least seven blasts reported. Low-flying aircraft were also seen in the area, leaving residents shaken. The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of carrying out attacks on both civilian and military targets across several states.
The accusations came as a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advised US pilots to avoid flying over Venezuelan airspace due to "safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity." The FAA's message was issued shortly after midnight, and it effectively grounded commercial flights in the country.
Venezuela's government has called on its supporters to take to the streets, while President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of external disturbance. This move grants him emergency powers to suspend people's rights and expand the role of the armed forces.
The US military has been conducting targeted operations against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September. The Venezuelan president has claimed that these actions are an attempt by the US to oust his government and gain access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
Tensions between the two nations have been escalating, with Maduro alleging that the US is seeking to force a regime change in Venezuela. He also accused the US of wanting to exploit the country's resources through economic pressure.
The latest escalation has sparked international attention, with Iranian state television reporting on the explosions in Caracas and showing images of the city. The move comes as Iran and Venezuela have long enjoyed close ties due to their shared hostility towards the US.
As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear what prompted the attacks or who was responsible for them. However, one thing is clear: the escalating tensions between Venezuela and the US are creating a volatile situation that requires international attention and diplomacy.
Explosions ripped through Venezuela's capital, Caracas, on Saturday morning, with at least seven blasts reported. Low-flying aircraft were also seen in the area, leaving residents shaken. The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of carrying out attacks on both civilian and military targets across several states.
The accusations came as a warning from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advised US pilots to avoid flying over Venezuelan airspace due to "safety-of-flight risks associated with ongoing military activity." The FAA's message was issued shortly after midnight, and it effectively grounded commercial flights in the country.
Venezuela's government has called on its supporters to take to the streets, while President Nicolás Maduro has declared a state of external disturbance. This move grants him emergency powers to suspend people's rights and expand the role of the armed forces.
The US military has been conducting targeted operations against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September. The Venezuelan president has claimed that these actions are an attempt by the US to oust his government and gain access to Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
Tensions between the two nations have been escalating, with Maduro alleging that the US is seeking to force a regime change in Venezuela. He also accused the US of wanting to exploit the country's resources through economic pressure.
The latest escalation has sparked international attention, with Iranian state television reporting on the explosions in Caracas and showing images of the city. The move comes as Iran and Venezuela have long enjoyed close ties due to their shared hostility towards the US.
As the situation unfolds, it remains unclear what prompted the attacks or who was responsible for them. However, one thing is clear: the escalating tensions between Venezuela and the US are creating a volatile situation that requires international attention and diplomacy.
. The US government's actions are lookin' more and more aggressive by the minute. First, they're sendin' planes to attack alleged drug-traffickin' boats, and now they're closin' off their airspace over Venezuela? That's just plain reckless 
. I don't think Maduro's accusations about the US tryin' to oust him are entirely unfounded either - have you seen what's been goin' on in Venezuela lately? The economic situation is straight-up disastrous 
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. I just hope nobody gets hurt in this mess.
i dont wanna believe it but at the same time i need to know what's happening in venezuela this all reminds me of iran's protests last year how the govt reacted so fast 
anyway i just hope ppl stay safe over there 
and that diplomacy can save the day 
. And what's up with Iran getting involved? Like we all know how volatile that region can get... 
I mean, I'm not saying Venezuela doesn't have some issues, but this feels like a whole different level of escalation. And the fact that they're grounding commercial flights in Venezuela just adds to the chaos 
. Something needs to be done here ASAP, but what?
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and can someone pls explain what's going on with these oil reserves? is it like a big deal or something? 
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, but it seems like there might be more to this story than meets the eye 
. Both sides have valid concerns, I guess 
. It's not just about oil reserves or regime change – there are people living in the middle of all this 
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. Diplomacy is key here, I think 
. Can't we all just talk things out? 
... I mean, explosions in Caracas? That's just crazy! 
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. Can't we just try to talk this out? Diplomacy always seems like the best option, right? 
I mean, there are already tensions between Iran and the US due to their opposing views... what if Venezuela gets caught in the middle? 
. These tensions have been building up for a while now, and it's getting to the point where everyone's on edge. I just hope someone can calm things down soon before it's too late 
. It's not like we need more conflict in the world, you know? And what about all those people affected by economic pressure... it's just sad 
. Can't we all just get along and find a way to resolve our differences peacefully? 
). diplomacy is key here, folks! 
the FAA just grounded all flights in venezuela because of 'safety-of-flight risks' but like how can that even happen? 
the us military is sayin they're just fightin against drug-traffickin boats but venezuela's all like 'nope, you're tryna take over our country' 
i'm low-key scared for these people 
! One minute it's all calm, next thing you know, explosions are rocking Caracas 
. I mean, come on, President! Don't be paranoid 
. And what's up with the FAA grounding flights? Like, totally unfair to all the innocent people trying to get around 
. Seriously though, it's time for some diplomacy and a calm head 
. This situation is getting way too intense