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U.S. Conducts New Strike on Suspected Drug Boat, Killing Three, Trump Says

The operation extends a maritime counternarcotics push facing a War Powers challenge in Congress alongside Venezuelan military drills near U.S. forces.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro prepares to leave at the end of a press conference, days after he said Venezuela would deploy military, police and civilian defenses at 284 "battlefront" locations across the country, amid heightened tensions with the U.S., in Caracas, Venezuela, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
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Overview

  • Trump said the Friday strike hit a vessel in international waters within U.S. Southern Command’s area, alleged it was tied to a designated terrorist group, posted video of the blast, and reported no U.S. casualties.
  • The latest action was described by Axios as the fourth strike in recent weeks, following Sept. 2 and Sept. 15 attacks that U.S. officials said killed 14 people combined.
  • The administration has massed seven warships, a nuclear-powered submarine, F-35s and thousands of personnel near Venezuela as part of the campaign.
  • Venezuela has conducted island exercises and public militia training, rejected alleged cartel links, and offered direct talks through envoy Richard Grenell, while Trump separately demanded Caracas accept the return of “prisoners,” warning of an “incalculable” price.
  • Scrutiny is intensifying at home as Sens. Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine filed a War Powers resolution to block further strikes and legal experts questioned the administration’s authority and evidence.