Oil prices surged in response! Report: Trump considers multiple offensive options against Venezuela, including seizing oil fields.

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According to reports, the Trump administration has drawn up a list of potential military actions against Venezuela and is assessing related risks, marking a possible significant escalation in Washington's policy towards the South American country. After the news was released, international oil prices rose slightly.

According to media reports on Tuesday citing sources, U.S. President Trump and senior officials are evaluating a range of military strike options. These include deploying special forces to carry out targeted operations against top figures in the Venezuelan government, as well as sending counterterrorism troops to take control of the country's oilfields and related infrastructure.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking legal grounds for potential unilateral military action, aiming to bypass Congressional authorization. Reportedly, the core of its legal reasoning is to link the Maduro government to the "Cartel de los Soles," an organization designated by the U.S. as a "narco-terrorist" group. Within this framework, the Venezuelan government could be treated as a legitimate target, thereby circumventing U.S. laws that ban covert actions against foreign leadership.

This series of developments comes as the U.S. military has markedly increased its deployment in the Caribbean region. According to an earlier article from Wallstreetcn, the U.S. government has decided to strike military facilities in Venezuela linked to drug trafficking, with actions possibly occurring "within days or even hours." According to CCTV.com, U.S. President Trump said on October 31 that he has not yet decided whether to launch attacks on ground targets inside Venezuela.

Venezuela not only possesses the world's largest proven oil reserves, but its land area is more than double that of Iraq, giving it important strategic and economic value. After the news was released, WTI crude oil rose slightly to $59.82/barrel.

Brent crude oil rose to $63.75/barrel.

White House Hawks Push Hardline Approach

Divergence is emerging within the White House over the policy direction toward Venezuela. Key figures pushing for a tougher approach include Secretary of State Rubio and White House Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller. Both have long held hawkish positions and advocate accelerating the maximum pressure on the current Venezuelan government. However, Trump himself remains more cautious, concerned about the risk of U.S. military casualties and potential domestic political costs if the action fails. His public statements have recently wavered, at times hinting at expanding the scope of strikes, yet in interviews expressing doubts that the U.S. is heading toward war.

According to reports, the White House holds several specific military options, including: launching airstrikes on key Venezuelan military facilities to weaken the military's support; deploying "Delta Force" or "SEAL Team Six" and other special forces for targeted operations; and deploying counterterrorism troops to control oilfields, airports, and other strategic infrastructure. However, opponents argue that airstrikes may instead further unite the military behind the current government, causing the situation to spiral out of control.

In parallel with military discussions, the Justice Department is also preparing legal grounds, attempting to include the Venezuelan government within the framework of a "narco-terrorist organization," so the president can take unilateral military action without Congressional approval.

Military Preparations Escalate, Geopolitical Tensions Rise

Meanwhile, U.S. military deployments are advancing rapidly. Reports state the Pentagon has assembled forces in the southern Caribbean, including 10,000 Army and Marine troops, 6,000 Navy personnel, eight ships, a special operations vessel, and an attack submarine. The "Ford" aircraft carrier strike group is also moving into the region. Last weekend, U.S. forces conducted amphibious landing drills in Puerto Rico and accelerated repairs of the local old naval base. In addition, in the last two months, the U.S. has conducted 16 airstrikes on Venezuelan maritime targets, causing at least 67 deaths. Although the White House claims the targets were drug smuggling boats, some members of Congress have raised doubts.

The international community is closely watching the situation. Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves and a land area far exceeding that of Iraq. Any military conflict could disrupt oil supplies, push up energy prices, and intensify global geopolitical tensions.

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