US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers
Summary
The U.S. military conducted a strike in the Caribbean Sea, targeting a vessel linked to a terrorist group and killing three alleged drug smugglers. This marks the 15th military strike in the Caribbean or eastern Pacific since September 2025, endorsed by President Donald Trump to counter drug smuggling. Lawmakers have sought more information on the legal basis and targeted groups of these operations.Key Facts
- The U.S. military strike targeted a vessel operated by a designated terrorist group in the Caribbean.
- Three people were killed in this operation.
- This strike is the 15th carried out in the region since September 2025.
- President Trump supports the strikes as part of efforts to stop drug smuggling into the U.S.
- The Trump administration uses legal authority similar to the post-9/11 war on terrorism to justify the strikes.
- Lawmakers, particularly Senate Democrats, have requested more information on the legal justification and details of these operations.
- The U.S. military strikes have resulted in at least 64 deaths.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. will treat these drug smugglers like Al-Qaeda.
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