Tensions escalate as Venezuela accuses the U.S. of illegally boarding a fishing boat during a drug search, while U.S. officials deny excessive military actions in the Caribbean.
In a tense maritime standoff, Venezuela has again sent military aircraft near the USS Jason Dunham, escalating fears of confrontation. With two F-16 jets flying dangerously close, the Pentagon warns of provocative acts disrupting U.S. operations against narco-terrorism.
In a striking display of military strength, two Venezuelan F-16s approached a U.S. Navy ship in international waters, escalating tensions and prompting a stern warning from the Pentagon.
