U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that a U.S. military operation targeted a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel en route to the United States. The strike, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, took place in international waters. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, identified the targeted group as violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists, citing their threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. Fortunately, no U.S. personnel sustained injuries during the operation.
This recent strike follows a similar incident earlier this month off the coast of Venezuela, where Trump claimed another drug-carrying vessel was intercepted. The actions have sparked discussions around the potential implications of targeting drug boats from allied nations and raised concerns about escalating tensions in the region.