Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a wide-scale operation in Venezuela and said Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained and flown out of the country.
- CBS News reported that the arrest was carried out by the U.S. Army’s elite Delta Force, though officials have released few operational details.
- Field reports said U.S. strikes hit military and civilian sites in Caracas, prompting Venezuela to declare a nationwide emergency and activate defense plans.
- Russia and Iran condemned what they called American aggression, while European statements urged restraint and respect for international law.
- U.S. lawmakers from both parties questioned the operation’s legality, as Trump spoke of further planning and a senator quoted Secretary of State Marco Rubio as saying no additional strikes are planned for now.