Venezuela has formally requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council in response to escalating military actions by the United States in the Caribbean, expressing fears of an imminent armed attack. The situation has become increasingly tense, with Venezuela claiming that US warships, jets, and elite troops are positioned off its coast. President Maduro has stated that Venezuela is ready to respond if attacked, whereas thousands of citizens have joined a civilian militia to bolster defenses. The UN has urged restraint from both nations as it prepares to hold a special session to address these threats, amidst concerns voiced by multiple Security Council members regarding the potential for conflict.