Warning Issued After DOD Says Maduro Regime Planes Flew Near US Navy
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The US Department of Defense (DOD) issued a new warning on Thursday that the “Cartel Running Venezuela” should not interfere with terrorist counter-narco operations after two “Maduro regime” planes on an American navy ship, according to the Trump administration.
Nowsweek contacted the DOD by email for an additional comment Thursday evening.
Why it matters
The United States has carried out a kinetic military strike in the south of the Caribbean against a boat which, according to the administration, was linked to the Venezuelan “cartel”, Tren of Aragua.
The explosion comes in the middle of the American increased tensions of Venezuela after the American naval deployments have widened near Venezuelan waters.
Recent measures have aroused warnings from Venezuelan officials and raised questions about the scope and legal basis for American operations in the region.
What to know
In an X article, the DOD said: “Today, two military planes of the Maduro regime have stolen from an American navy ship in international waters. This very provocative decision was designed to interfere with our counter-narco terrorist operations.
“The executive cartel Le Venezuela is strongly advised not to pursue efforts to obstruct, dissuade or interfere with counter-noel operations and the counter-terrorist operations carried out by the American army.”
CBS News first reported that the venezuelans fighter planes with two vennezuelies flew over USS Jason Dunham on Thursday, citing several DOD officials.
This is a development story that will be updated with additional information.
