New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday (January 3) said American forces carried out an "extraordinary" overnight military operation in Venezuela's capital, claiming it resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and the complete neutralisation of the country's military capabilities.

Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump described the assault as one of the most powerful demonstrations of US military strength in history.

"Late last night and early today, at my direction, the United States Armed Forces conducted an extraordinary military operation in the capital of Venezuela," Trump said.

"Overwhelming military power - air, land and sea - was used to launch a spectacular assa...