- The U.S. military conducted its 10th strike against a vessel suspected of carrying drugs overnight in the Caribbean, killing six people.
- The vessel was reportedly operated by the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
- The counter-drug campaign, which began in September, has increased in intensity, from roughly one strike every few weeks to three in a single week.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. will treat “narco-terrorists” like Al-Qaeda, signaling a willingness to use lethal force against suspected drug traffickers.
US Strike Alleged Drug Vessel in Caribbean Kills Six, Pentagon Says
