NZ 'concerned' by US strikes on Venezuela, Maduro lands in the US

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  • The US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and launched strikes against the South American country, US President Donald Trump says.
  • Trump said the US would "run" Venezuela until a "safe transition of power can take place" and would tap its oil reserves to sell to other nations.
  • Maduro faces drugs and weapons charges in the US, Attorney General Pam Bondi says, adding he will "face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts".
  • More than 150 aircraft were involved in the operation, codenamed 'Absolute Resolve'.
  • Trump has shared a photo he said was of Maduro on board the USS Iwo Jima.
  • Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand was "concerned by and actively monitoring" the developments.
  • United States captures Venezuela's president, will 'run' country - Watch on TVNZ+
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