US military strikes
US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Eastern Pacific: Escalating Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Dec 17, 2025 02:46 am CST
The US military has conducted strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in eight fatalities. This marks the latest development in a controversial campaign that has destroyed at least 26 vessels and killed 95 people since September. The operations, directed by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, have drawn significant scrutiny from human rights advocates, Democratic lawmakers, and UN officials over potential international law violations and lack of evidence supporting the narco-trafficking allegations.
Trump Announces Imminent US Military Strikes Against Drug Traffickers Inside Venezuelan Territory
Dec 03, 2025 09:51 am CST
President Donald Trump has declared that the US will "very soon" begin striking drug traffickers within Venezuelan territory, following controversial Caribbean naval operations that have already resulted in over 80 casualties. During a cabinet meeting, Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding a controversial second strike on a vessel, while signaling a significant escalation in US military operations against Venezuela.
US Military Conducts 13 Strikes Near Venezuela Since September: Over 60 Killed in Controversial Anti-Drug Operations
Nov 07, 2025 11:19 am CST
The United States has conducted 13 military strikes since September targeting vessels near Venezuela's coastline and in the eastern Pacific Ocean, claiming they were drug traffickers. These operations have resulted in over 60 fatalities and sparked international controversy, with the UN condemning the strikes as violations of human rights law and Venezuela calling them illegal acts of aggression. The operations coincide with increased US military presence in the Caribbean, raising tensions as Venezuelan President Maduro accuses the Trump administration of seeking regime change.
US Military Strikes Kill 4 on Alleged Drug Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific: Latest in Controversial Anti-Narcotics Campaign
Oct 30, 2025 10:58 am CST
The US military conducted another deadly strike in the eastern Pacific, killing four people on a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This operation continues President Trump's controversial anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in at least 62 fatalities, with Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth claiming the targeted vessel was operating along known trafficking routes. Despite releasing footage of these strikes, the US government has yet to provide concrete evidence supporting their claims about the vessels' involvement in drug smuggling activities.
US Military Eliminates 14 in Pacific Ocean Anti-Drug Operations, Raising Regional Tensions
Oct 28, 2025 11:25 pm CST
US forces have killed 14 people in strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 57. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared that all operations occurred in international waters, with the military buildup in Latin America intensifying regional tensions, particularly with Venezuela.
Escalating Conflict Between Trump and Colombia's President Over US Anti-Drug Operations
Oct 23, 2025 07:13 am CST
A diplomatic crisis has erupted between former US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro following US military strikes against alleged drug smugglers in international waters. The confrontation intensified after Trump called Petro a "thug" and implied he was involved in drug trafficking, while the US announced deadly strikes on suspected narco-vessels, raising significant questions about international law and regional sovereignty.
Khamenei Rejects Trump's Claims of Destroyed Iranian Nuclear Facilities: Diplomatic Tensions Escalate
Oct 20, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed US President Donald Trump's assertions that American military strikes destroyed Iran's nuclear facilities, telling him to "keep dreaming." The dispute highlights ongoing tensions following June's military actions, with conflicting reports about the actual impact on Iran's nuclear capabilities and stalled negotiations between the two nations.
US Military Strikes Colombian Rebel Drug Vessel: Escalating Tensions in US-Colombia Relations
Oct 20, 2025 02:29 am CST
The US military has attacked a Colombian rebel vessel in international waters, killing three crew members, as President Trump announces the suspension of all financial aid to Colombia. This incident represents a significant deterioration in US-Colombia relations, with President Petro and Trump exchanging accusations over drug trafficking policies and military operations in South American waters.
US Military Strike Kills Six on Alleged Drug Vessel Near Venezuela: Escalating Caribbean Operations
Oct 15, 2025 06:04 am CST
The Trump administration conducted its fifth deadly strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel near Venezuela, killing six people and escalating tensions in the Caribbean region. The operation, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked bipartisan concern in Congress over legal justification and potential international law violations, while Venezuela warns of possible military escalation and accuses the US of seeking regime change under false pretenses.
US Conducts Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela: Escalating Military Actions and Regional Tensions
Oct 04, 2025 09:42 am CST
US forces executed a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel off Venezuela's coast, killing four people as part of ongoing military operations against what the Trump administration describes as "narco-terrorists." This latest action marks the fourth such attack, raising the total death toll to 21 and significantly increasing tensions between the US and Venezuela amid debate over the legality and proportionality of these operations in international waters.