Major Explosions Rock Caracas Amid Reports of U.S. Strikes on Venezuela
Tehran - BORNA - International media and social media users reported heavy blasts across various districts of the capital. Footage emerging from the city shows thick plumes of smoke rising from several locations.
Reports of Aerial Activity and Power Outages
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Caracas reported the sound of fighter jets flying over the capital during the incidents. Meanwhile, Reuters stated that electricity has been cut off in a district near a major military base in the southern part of the city.
The Associated Press (AP) confirmed that at least seven distinct explosions were heard throughout Caracas, further heightening the sense of crisis in the capital.
Claims of U.S. Attacks on Military Installations
The Russia Today (RT) network reported that these explosions are the result of U.S. attacks targeting Caracas and a Venezuelan naval base. These developments follow a series of recent escalatory threats issued by Washington against the Venezuelan government.
While the full extent of the damage and casualties remains unclear, the coordinated nature of the blasts and the reported presence of aircraft suggest a significant military escalation in the region.
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