The New York Times: U.S. Ends Talks with Venezuela; Tensions Escalate
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Qatar’s Al Jazeera network, The New York Times reported citing US officials that Donald Trump has halted diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Venezuela. This move could pave the way for a potential escalation in military conflicts between the two countries.
The sources added that Trump has instructed his special envoy in talks with venezuelan authorities to cease all diplomatic contacts.
The New York Times also noted that the Trump management has developed several military contingency plans for possible scenarios involving Venezuela.
A White House official told the newspaper that Trump is prepared to use “the full extent of American power” to stop drugs from entering US territory.
