The ongoing crisis in Venezuela has taken a new turn as US President Donald Trump has stated that the possibility of war with Venezuela is not being ruled out. In a recent phone interview with an American TV network, Trump confirmed that the US will take further steps to seize oil tankers near Venezuela, further increasing the pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s regime.
This move comes after Trump had ordered the blockade of oil tankers coming in and out of Venezuela under sanctions earlier this week. The US had also recently seized a tanker carrying oil from Venezuela. So far, 28 vessels have been targeted in the US administration’s campaign, resulting in over 100 deaths, including a double-tap attack that is currently under investigation by Congress.
When asked if Trump would rule out the possibility of such actions leading to war, Trump replied that he would not comment on it. However, when pressed further on the matter, Trump stated that the possibility of war was a “possibility” and that more oil tankers would be seized. When asked about the timing of the next move, Trump stated that it would depend on the situation and that if Maduro’s regime continues to engage in such actions, they would be met with a severe response by the US.
The crisis in Venezuela has taken a turn for the worse, with widespread violence and economic instability gripping the country. The US has imposed sanctions on several high-ranking officials in Maduro’s regime, and has also provided humanitarian aid to the Venezuelan people.
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The US Justice Department has also announced that it will release the investigative report on the Jeffrey Epstein case. The report will not include all of the records, but will provide a detailed account of the case.
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