Venezuelan Fighter Jets Conduct Provocative Flyover Near U.S. Navy Ship in Caribbean
Rokna Political Desk: Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew near the USS Jason Dunham, a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer operating in international waters, in what the Pentagon described as a “highly provocative” maneuver.
According to Rokna tensions between the United States and Venezuela escalated on Thursday after two Venezuelan F-16 jets conducted a flyover near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean. The Pentagon characterized the action as a deliberate attempt to interfere with U.S. counter-narcotics operations targeting organized crime in the region.
The flyover comes in the wake of a U.S. military strike on a vessel reportedly involved in drug trafficking from Venezuela, which resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals affiliated with the Tren de Aragua criminal group. The Trump administration has designated the group as a foreign terrorist organization, heightening efforts against narcotics-related activities.
Pentagon officials issued a stern warning to the Venezuelan government, emphasizing that any further attempts to disrupt U.S. military operations would be met with appropriate measures. Both nations have since maintained heightened military readiness in the Caribbean, underscoring the growing volatility in the region.
The incident reflects a broader pattern of escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington. Analysts warn that continued provocative maneuvers could further strain diplomatic relations and increase the risk of unintended military confrontations.
The U.S. Navy has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of international waters and continuing operations aimed at combating drug trafficking and transnational criminal networks.
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