Trump Orders Strikes on Venezuela, Maduro Says US Seeks Control of Oil and Minerals

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned US military strikes approved by Donald Trump, accusing Washington of targeting Caracas to seize the country’s oil and mineral resources.

US President Donald Trump reportedly ordered attacks on targets inside Venezuela, including military installations, CBS News reported. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared a national state of emergency.

The Venezuelan government condemned the US strikes, warning that Washington...