The United States military has carried out a “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel in the Caribbean region. According to officials from the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the strike targeted a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations that was involved in narco-trafficking activities along known routes in the Caribbean. The operation resulted in no injuries to US military personnel, and no immediate evidence supporting the intelligence behind the strike was made public.
Footage released by the military organization shows a small boat followed by a significant explosion, raising the death toll from the Trump administration’s alleged drug boat strikes to over 150 individuals in approximately 44 attacks since early September in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
President Donald Trump has declared an “armed conflict” with cartels in Latin America, justifying the attacks as necessary to combat drug trafficking. However, the administration has faced criticism for the lack of evidence supporting its claims of targeting “narcoterrorists.”
In a recent development, SOUTHCOM reported another deadly strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, targeting a boat engaged in narco-trafficking operations. The strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals, as shown in a video capturing the boat bursting into flames.
Simultaneously, the US has intensified its military presence in the Middle East, while talks between the US and Iran are scheduled to take place in Geneva, as confirmed by Oman’s foreign minister. The negotiations aim to address the nuclear issue, with optimism expressed for a diplomatic resolution. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mentioned the ongoing efforts to draft a proposal, emphasizing Iran’s right to enrich uranium amid the discussions.
Despite Trump’s warnings of potential limited strikes against Iran, the focus remains on diplomatic solutions, with Iran working on finalizing a proposed deal. The international community awaits further developments in the negotiations between the two nations.
