US Fighter Jets Circle Venezuela: Escalation Fears Amid Oil Concerns
Two US fighter jets were reported to have circled the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, which was monitored by Venezuelan and South American media using flight tracking websites. Accompanying the fighter jets were electronic warfare jets, further escalating tensions. The US Department of Defense stated that these were routine, lawful operations, while Venezuela claims the Gulf as part of its national territory. These flights occurred amid rising tensions due to the Trump administration’s military campaign against drug traffickers, and President Trump’s statements that he will soon extend this campaign into Venezuelan territory.
John Q. Hosedrinker