On January 3, 2026, the Trump administration launched airstrikes on Venezuela under Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting military sites in and around Caracas, including Fort Tiuna, Miranda Airbase, La Guaira port, and antennas in Cerro El Volcán.The operation, involving over 150 aircraft like F-22 Raptors and F-35s, lasted about 30 minutes and resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores by U.S. Delta Force, who were flown out on the USS Iwo Jima for trial in New York on narcoterrorism charges. President Trump announced the success on Truth Social, stating no U.S. personnel were killed, though some were injured, and indicated the U.S. would temporarily "run" Venezuela until a safe transition.
On January 3, 2026, the Trump administration launched airstrikes on Venezuela under Operation Absolute Resolve, targeting military sites in and around...
