 US President Donald Trump warned that the airspace over and around the country should be treated as closed in its entirety.

Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates

Defending the US strikes, Hegseth called the reports “fake news”. He added that the intent of the strikes was to stop lethal drugs, destroy narco boats, and kill the narco terrorists “who are poisoning the American people.”

‘Fake news’: Hegseth slams media reports claiming US killed ‘drug boat’ survivors

Earlier this week, the US expanded its military presence in the region by positioning its aircraft carrier strike group as part of its campaign against drug cartels, the Navy’s Fourth Fleet announced Tuesday (Nov 11).

‘Drugs are killing our people...’: Hegseth announces ‘Operation Southern Spear’ – What is it?

Venezuela’s President Maduro accused the US of “manufacturing a war” after Trump sent an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean for anti-drug operations. Maduro's warning of escalation comes as Trump said he won’t seek Congress's approval before striking suspected smugglers.

'They are fabricating a war': Maduro slams US after 'peacemaker' Trump says 'we’re just gonna kill'

When pressed directly on the explosive question of whether he had secretly given the CIA authority to “take out” Maduro, Trump sidestepped and labelled the query "ridiculous".

‘Ridiculous question’: Trump dodges question on whether he ordered CIA to 'take out' Maduro

While their approaches differ, their shared objective is the removal of Maduro from power. Trump has intensified US sanctions and offered a $50 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest, labelling him a "fugitive of American justice" and a "narco-terrorist."

Donald Trump and Nobel winner María Corina Machado share a common enemy! Who is he?

The USconducted a deadly strike on a vessel near Venezuela, killing four over alleged drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Hegseth claimed it targeted narco-terrorists. Venezuela's Maduro condemned it as armed aggression, while Colombia’s Petro called it murder and a breach of proportionality.

US conducts 4th strike on 'drug boat' off Venezuela, kills 4 'narco-terrorists'; Maduro, Colombian prez react

President Donald Trump has announced a second military strike against a vessel in the Caribbean, which he claims was carrying Venezuelan drug traffickers.

'We are hunting you': Trump shares shocking video of fresh strike on Venezuelan boat; reveals 3 ‘narcoterrorists’ killed. Watch!

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Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed’ as standoff with Maduro escalates

Hegseth slams media reports claiming US killed ‘drug boat’ survivors

‘Drugs are killing our people...’: Hegseth announces ‘Operation Southern Spear’

'Fabricating war': Maduro slams US as 'peacemaker' Trump says 'just gonna kill'

Trump dodges question on whether he ordered CIA to 'take out' Maduro

Donald Trump and Nobel winner María Machado share a common enemy! Who is he?

US conducts 4th strike on 'drug boat' off Venezuela, kills 4 'narco-terrorists'

Trump shares shocking video of fresh strike on Venezuelan boat. Watch!