U.S. Strikes Drug-Smuggling Boats in Eastern Pacific
2 weeks ago
The U.S. military says it destroyed two boats suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people and leaving one survivor.
Officials say the strikes are part of the Trump administration’s expanded campaign targeting what it describes as “narcoterrorists” operating in Latin America.
The action comes as the U.S. military continues preparations for a possible naval blockade of Iranian ports, following weeks of conflict and failed ceasefire talks with Tehran.
Saturday’s strikes bring the total number of people killed in similar U.S. operations to at least 168 since the campaign began in September.
Officials say the strikes are part of the Trump administration’s expanded campaign targeting what it describes as “narcoterrorists” operating in Latin America.
The action comes as the U.S. military continues preparations for a possible naval blockade of Iranian ports, following weeks of conflict and failed ceasefire talks with Tehran.
Saturday’s strikes bring the total number of people killed in similar U.S. operations to at least 168 since the campaign began in September.
