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While Donald Trump works to defuse the conflict in the Middle East, another nation is bracing for an “armed attack” from the US.
For the first time, one of the 27 people killed in U.S. airstrikes on suspected drug vessels has been publicly identified.
Venezuela's government on Thursday requested an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council focused on the U.S. military actions in recent weeks in the waters off the South American country. Caracas cited "mounting threats" from the U.S., which has conducted multiple military strikes on alleged drug boats off Venezuela.
Holsey became the leader of U.S. Southern Command only in November, overseeing an area that encompasses the Caribbean and waters off South America.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed he had authorized CIA action in Venezuela and indicated his administration is exploring land strikes inside the South American country.