US defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
Summary
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the US military will treat drug cartels as serious threats and target them similarly to terrorist groups like ISIS and al-Qaeda. The US has faced criticism for conducting military strikes on suspected drug boats in international waters, which some say may be illegal.Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the US Secretary of Defense.
- He announced that drug cartels will be targeted like terrorist groups such as ISIS and al-Qaeda.
- The US military plans to take stronger actions against drug traffickers.
- The US has carried out strikes on suspected drug boats in international waters.
- These strikes have raised concerns about their legality under international law.
- The focus is on stopping the drug trade linked to these cartels.
- The statement reflects a more aggressive approach in US drug policy enforcement.
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