Washington: US President Donald Trump announced that American forces conducted a strike in the southern Caribbean targeting a drug-carrying vessel that had departed from Venezuela. Trump shared this information with reporters during an Oval Office event, highlighting the immediate nature of the operation and the significant amount of drugs present on the vessel.
According to Kuwait News Agency, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the vessel was operated by a "designated narco-terrorist organization." Rubio described the operation as a lethal strike and mentioned that it was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. He addressed the operation shortly before leaving for Mexico and Ecuador, where he is scheduled to discuss issues related to drug cartels, security, and tariffs.