US media reported that the USS Iwo Jima assault ship has officially left the port of Norfolk, Virginia, and is heading towards the coast of Venezuela.
Published images of the ship show the deployment of several helicopters and fighter jets on its deck, describing the move as a sign of military preparedness.
The move comes as political and economic tensions between the United States and Venezuela have increased over sanctions and a humanitarian crisis.
US officials have not announced details of the mission, but the deployment could be part of military exercises or a response to recent developments in South America.
The incident has raised international concerns about the possibility of escalating conflicts.
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