2025 U.S. - Venezuela conflict

[Altair]

This is getting really interesting. A crudely painted Russian flag appeared on the Bella 1 just a handful of days ago, it was not there prior to the pursuit.

We might soon see if that's all you need to become USCG/USN proof.

I wonder what might be on that ship, considering how they're being used across the pond.

Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports

Russia has asked the U.S. to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that was heading to Venezuela and is now fleeing the U.S. Coast Guard in the Atlantic Ocean, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

www.reuters.com

I've seen this movie before.

 

[Remius]

I've seen this movie before.

Shadow fleet likely.

 

[MilEME09]

And its on like donkey Kong

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007344295620010360

 

[Czech_pivo]

And its on like donkey Kong

https://twitter.com/x/status/2007344295620010360

Seriously?

 

[rmc_wannabe]

Iraq, but make it Latin American.

Man, what I wouldn't give to have some precedented times... just as a little treat.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Some Venezualan take-away, perhaps?

Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes

Blasts, aircraft and black smoke could be seen across Caracas overnight.

www.reuters.com

U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country

Soon after the U.S. carried out military strikes inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.

www.cbsnews.com

Trump Announces Maduro's Capture As Russia, Iran Denounce US Attack

US President Donald Trump has announced the capture and removal of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, an operation sharply condemned by Russia and Iran.

www.rferl.org