U.S. President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Friday, cautioning him not to “provoke the United States.” The statement came as reports surfaced that Trump had authorized a covert military deployment in the Caribbean region.
According to military insiders, the U.S. has positioned several advanced assets near Venezuela including B-52 bombers, F-35B fighter jets, nuclear submarines, and guided missile destroyers as part of an ongoing anti-narcotics operation. The mission also reportedly includes members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, famously known as the “Night Stalkers.”
This elite unit, often working alongside Navy SEALs, Delta Force, and Green Berets, specializes in low-visibility missions and has been involved in operations across Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Their unofficial mottos “Night Stalkers Don’t Quit” and “Death Waits in the Dark” reflect their reputation for precision and endurance.
Recent reports suggest that at least 27 drug traffickers were killed during five U.S.-led strikes on suspected narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean over the past two months. In response, President Maduro has allegedly mobilized local militias, claiming millions are ready to defend the nation. However, defense experts note that Venezuela’s regular army numbers closer to 125,000 troops and relies heavily on Soviet-era military equipment, which may struggle against modern U.S. forces.
During a televised address, Maduro accused Washington of seeking to control Venezuela’s oil and called the United States a “Nazi empire.” He urged Venezuelans to prepare for “combat” and “defend peace.”
Tensions escalated further when Trump reportedly authorized the CIA to conduct intelligence missions within Venezuela. Maduro condemned the move, saying, “Latin America rejects coups and foreign interference.”
Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy confirmed that two survivors from a recent maritime clash allegedly part of a narco-terrorist network are being held for interrogation, while two others were killed in the exchange.
As military experts warn of a potential flashpoint in the Caribbean Sea, both leaders appear determined to hold their ground signaling that U.S.-Venezuela relations could be entering one of their most volatile phases in years.
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