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Did the US strike Venezuela again?

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President Trump claims a new US strike targeted a dock in Venezuela used for drug shipments, but there is no official confirmation from the White House or Pentagon. Reports mention this as the first known strike inside Venezuela, with previous US strikes focused on boats in the Eastern Pacific. International criticism and regional tensions are rising over these actions.

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Trump claims attack on a dock in Venezuela, strikes kill two in Pacific

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  • U.S. strike on a boat in the Eastern Pacific killed two, raising total strikes to 31
  • Trump claims U.S. struck a dock in Venezuela, but no official confirmation given 25s
  • U.S. has commandeered two Venezuelan oil tankers and seeks a third 56s
  • U.S. military presence in the region has increased with more troops and equipment 1m 5s
  • Maduro orders special forces to train civilians amid rising tensions 1m 16s

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Trump claims attack on a dock in Venezuela, strikes kill two in Pacific
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Al Jazeera
3 hours ago
Trump claims attack on a dock in Venezuela, strikes kill two in Pacific

President Donald Trump asserts more military action has occurred inside Venezuela, describing a major explosion at a dock used for drug shipments. However, the White House and Pentagon have not confirmed any strike inside Venezuela.

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CBS News
10 hours ago
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President Trump mentions a strike on a building in Venezuela, reportedly the first such incident, but provides no specifics or evidence. Neither the White House nor Pentagon has commented.

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