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Venezuela Warns of U.S. Military Threat Amid Tensions

12/1/2025

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Venezuela condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that its airspace is closed and warned of potential U.S. military attacks.
Trump claimed the U.S. is ready to strike inside Venezuela, and Republican-led committees announced oversight hearings on Pentagon operations against drug vessels.
A Washington Post report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered lethal actions against survivors of an initial strike, raising concerns of war crimes.

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Venezuela condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that its airspace is closed and warned of potential U.S. military attacks.
Trump claimed the U.S. is ready to strike inside Venezuela, and Republican-led committees announced oversight hearings on Pentagon operations against drug vessels.
A Washington Post report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered lethal actions against survivors of an initial strike, raising concerns of war crimes.