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U.S. Military Conducts Deadly Strike on Alleged Drug Smuggling Boat in Caribbean

Washington D.C. – The U.S. military has carried out another deadly strike against a vessel in the Caribbean, killing four individuals, according to a statement from the Pentagon. The incident occurred on Thursday and follows renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration’s campaign targeting alleged drug smugglers in the region.

U.S. Southern Command stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the strike, directed by Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, targeted a vessel in international waters “operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization.” The command claimed intelligence confirmed the boat was carrying illicit narcotics along a known drug trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific.

The Trump administration has faced increased criticism over these strikes, particularly after revelations that a targeted boat was struck twice during a September 2nd incident. Experts have suggested such actions could potentially constitute a war crime.

The current strike marks the latest in a months-long campaign that has reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 80 alleged drug smugglers. Even before the September 2nd revelations, rights groups have raised concerns that these strikes may constitute extrajudicial killings.

The incident also comes as the U.S. continues to bolster its military presence near the coast of Venezuela, with President Trump repeatedly hinting at potential land strikes in the near future.

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