US Military Targets Suspected Drug Vessel in Eastern Pacific

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a US military strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in four deaths. The Trump administration's campaign against drug cartels sparks speculation about its true intentions, particularly regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

On Wednesday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that the US military conducted a strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, believed to be carrying drugs. The operation resulted in the deaths of all four passengers aboard the vessel.

The action is part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign against drug cartels in South American waters. Intelligence reports indicated the boat was traveling along a known drug trafficking route, carrying narcotics. The strike occurred in international waters, with no harm to US forces.

This campaign has led to speculation about the administration's broader motives, particularly concerning Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Despite the accusations of narcoterrorism against Maduro, the administration has not provided evidence linking the targeted boats to drug cartels or identifying the victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)