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U.S. conducts fourth strike against vessel transferring drugs, Trump says

U.S. conducts fourth strike against vessel transferring drugs, Trump says

Summary

The U.S. military executed a fourth strike on a vessel in international waters that was suspected of transporting drugs. President Trump stated that the vessel was linked to a terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking. The strike occurred in the U.S. military southern command area, with no harm to U.S. forces.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel on Friday.
  • This is the fourth strike in recent weeks against drug traffickers near Venezuela.
  • President Trump announced the strike and shared a video on Truth Social.
  • The vessel was in international waters and linked to a terrorist organization, according to Trump.
  • Three individuals on the vessel were killed in the operation.
  • No U.S. forces were injured during the strike.
  • Trump claimed the vessel was moving drugs intended for the U.S.
  • The U.S. has deployed seven warships near Venezuela for these operations.
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