US carrying out strikes in Venezuela, US official says

Smoke rises near Fort Tiuna, a military zone, during a full blackout, following explosions and loud noises, amid rising tensions between administrations of U.S. President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, 3 January 2026.Reuters

The United States is carrying out strikes inside Venezuela, a U.S. official told Reuters early on Saturday.

The official, who was speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not provide details.