Venezuela on edge: US strikes raise fears of regime change

President Trump remained ambiguous about potential US military action in Venezuela, acknowledging the possibility of regime change but denying any immediate plans for war. The U.S. has carried out strikes on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific under counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations, while sending warships to the region. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro insists these moves are aimed at justifying regime change and seizing the country’s vast oil and gas reserves, as he consolidates military support from allies like Russia, Iran, and Cuba.