Explosions Rock Caracas, Fighter Jets Spotted Amid US-Venezuela Tensions

• Loud explosions and fighter jets were reported in Caracas, Venezuela, with the source of the blasts unclear.
• The incidents follow heightened tensions after US President Trump signaled possible ground strikes against Venezuela.
• Trump claimed US forces struck a Venezuelan drug trafficker docking site, potentially the first known land-based strike.
• Maduro denies drug allegations, claims US destabilization for oil, but remains open to cooperation with Washington.
• The US has increased pressure on Caracas through sanctions, oil tanker seizures, and numerous maritime operations.

Why It Matters: Caracas rocked by blasts and jets amid US-Venezuela tensions over alleged drug operations and US pressure.