The Pentagon reported a provocative incident involving two Venezuelan military aircraft flying near a U.S. Navy ship in international waters. This occurred two days after a U.S. military strike killed suspected Venezuelan "narcoterrorists." President Trump ordered the strike and has deployed a naval flotilla near Venezuela, aiming to combat drug trafficking and potentially influence regime change. The Defense Department stated the aircraft's actions were intended to hinder counter-narcoterrorism operations. CBS News reported the aircraft were F-16 fighter jets that flew over the USS Jason Dunham. The Pentagon's statement characterized the Venezuelan action as "highly provocative." The incident highlights increasing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Trump's actions are described as "gunboat diplomacy." The Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for further comment. The situation underscores a heightened military presence near Venezuela.