U.S.–Venezuela Military Standoff Intensifies at Sea

Two Venezuelan F-16s flew directly over the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Jason Dunham in international waters—a move deemed “highly provocative” by the Pentagon. This incident followed a U.S. strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, resulting in 11 deaths. The U.S., citing narcoterrorism, has deployed additional naval assets and troops to the Caribbean, while imposing sanctions and escalating pressure on President Maduro’s regime.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: September 05, 2025