When US missiles were targeting military bases in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, the whole world was discussing only one name: Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, the current US Secretary of Defense, is the person who masterminded this deadly ‘surgical strike’ on Venezuela . President Trump’s unwavering confidante and a master of the art of war, Hegseth executed this operation with such wisdom and precision that the Maduro regime didn’t even have a chance to recover. Pete Hegseth is not just a paper strategist. He served as an officer in the US Army Infantry. He has extensive experience fighting directly in extremely dangerous war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan. He has also received numerous military honors for his bravery. This is why he used his on-the-ground combat experience, rather than any textbook strategy, to destroy Venezuela’s inaccessible terrain and narco-terrorist bases.
Hegseth’s personality has two sides. While he’s often seen as a gun-toting figure on the battlefield, he’s also a prolific writer. He has written five books to date, extensively discussing American military power, politics, and future challenges. These books reflect his staunch nationalist and aggressive defense approach. He believes that America should never back down from destroying its enemies, and this attitude is evident today in the form of missiles in the streets of Caracas.
According to experts, Hegseth designed the mission along the lines of “Shock and Awe.” His objective was not merely to bomb, but to completely paralyze the Maduro regime’s communications and command center. Educated at institutions like Princeton and Harvard, Hegseth struck such a balance of intelligence and military force that even Venezuela’s defense system (supported by Russia and China) could not detect the American strike.
China and Russia: Both countries have described Hegseth’s tactics as “extremely dangerous and aggressive.” Russian experts say Hegseth is making “unilateral” decisions without regard for international rules.
Iran: Tehran has described it as the rise of a “military dictatorship” and fears that Hegseth’s next target could be countries in the Middle East.
American public : His supporters in America have described this strike as a restoration of ‘national pride’, while critics are calling it the beginning of a new war.
Maduro’s detention : After Trump’s claim, Hegseth’s next step could be to form a ‘temporary peace council’ in Venezuela.
Troop deployment : The Pentagon is now considering ground deployment of US troops at Caracas’ main airports and oil fields to control the situation.
Answer in the Security Council : Hegseth will soon have to answer to the international community regarding the legal basis of this military action.
A major angle to this attack is the energy market. Venezuela has one of the world’s largest oil reserves. Global crude oil prices are seeing a 15% to 20% surge following Hegseth’s strike. If the US military seizes the oil fields, it could change the face of global oil politics for decades to come. For countries like India, which have relied on Venezuela for their energy needs, this could pose a major supply chain crisis.
