Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors

The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.

By Al Jazeera Staff

Save

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out another strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea this week, further escalating tensions with nearby Venezuela.

Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

Trump confirms call with Maduro as Venezuela slams US maneuvers

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

Trump confirms call with Maduro as Venezuela slams US maneuvers

Trump says US strikes second Venezuelan boat: All to know

Trump confirms he recently spoke with Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro

Trump confirms strike on alleged drug port in Venezuela - UPI.com

Trump’s Caribbean gamble edges Venezuela closer to conflict, ex-envoy warns

Trump administration carries out lethal strike in Caribbean, killing six