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US military carries out another strike on vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

US military carries out another strike on vessel in Caribbean, killing 3

Summary

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, resulting in the deaths of three men. The attack was directed by President Donald Trump against a vessel claimed to be run by a terrorist organization. The operation is part of ongoing actions against drug traffickers, which have resulted in criticism and calls for legal clarification.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military struck a vessel in the Caribbean, killing three men.
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the attack, which was directed by President Trump.
  • The vessel was described as being operated by a designated terrorist organization.
  • No evidence was provided linking the vessel to drug trafficking.
  • Since September, over 60 people have died from U.S. attacks on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific.
  • UN human rights chief Volker Turk criticized the strikes, calling them "extrajudicial killings".
  • Some U.S. lawmakers are asking for legal clarity on these actions in international waters.
  • Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused Trump of using the strikes to destabilize his government.
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