US President Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers that he wishes to hold direct talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, signaling a potential shift in Washington’s approach toward Caracas. According to Axios, senior US officials confirmed Trump’s intention, describing it as a key step in his administration’s so-called 'gunboat diplomacy' regarding Venezuela. The move suggests that immediate US military actions, such as missile strikes or ground operations, are not currently planned. A senior official involved in the discussions stated that there are no present plans to capture or target Maduro, though future actions cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, under 'Operation Southern Spear,' the US has conducted 21 separate attacks on suspected drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean region, resulting in at least 83 deaths. The development indicates a possible diplomatic opening amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.