Overview
- President Trump described a large explosion in a Venezuelan harbor area and said a dock used to load alleged drug boats “is no more,” while giving no location or casualty details.
- Trump declined to say whether the U.S. military or the CIA conducted the operation, saying he knew who did it but would not disclose it.
- Media reports, including CNN cited by Der Spiegel, attribute the strike to a CIA‑led drone operation against a remote dock, though U.S. agencies and Caracas have not confirmed the account.
- If verified, it would be the first known U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory after months of maritime attacks that have killed more than 100 people, with new military updates putting the toll at least at 107.
- The reported land strike intensifies international scrutiny, following a heated UN Security Council session and sharp criticism from Russia and China over legality and regional stability.