U.S. Strikes Disrupt Drug Trafficking in Pacific

U.S. strikes targeted suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, resulting in 14 deaths and one survivor. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced these actions, which were part of efforts to curb narcotics trafficking along known routes. Mexican authorities joined the search-and-rescue operation for the lone survivor.

The United States launched a series of strikes on suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific, resulting in the deaths of 14 alleged drug traffickers, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed on Tuesday.

In an announcement on the social media platform X, Hegseth mentioned that Mexican authorities had been tasked with the search-and-rescue mission for the one survivor. The operation aimed at vessels identified by intelligence as drug carriers traveling along established narcotics routes.

Despite the lack of concrete evidence provided, Hegseth posted a short video that seemingly captured the moments of the strikes, depicting vessels exploding in the water. This operation is part of a broader U.S. military strategy, marked by increased naval and aerial presence in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)