US warship carrying 1,600 Marines edging closer to Venezuela in significant build-up of force

An American warship stacked with 1,600 Marines is edging to within striking distance of Venezuela – hours after it was reported Donald Trump is ready to attack at any moment. Trump has been lining up US ships, jets and thousands of troops in the Caribbean for weeks in his campaign against the dictatorship – with a sense that the climax is approaching. New satellite images show that one huge military vessel, the USS Iwo Jima, is now patrolling just 124 miles from Venezuela – in posturing that will deeply unsettle President Nicolas Maduro. It holds more than 1,600 marines who have been practising live-fire drills, and it is capable of launching a rapid amphibious invasion. Two other USS destroyers have been seen accompanying Iwo Jima, within around 12 miles of each other. Continue reading https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/37187854/satellite-images-us-warships-venezuela-attack/ The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_confirmation=1 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalExclusiveTheSun Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #us #venezuela #warships