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U.S. Reports Three New Strikes on Suspected Drug‑Trafficking Vessels in Eastern Pacific, 14 Dead

Officials say the raids were ordered by President Trump against a designated terrorist group, a claim not independently verified.

Overview

  • The Pentagon said it conducted three raids against at least four suspected narcotics‑transport vessels in the eastern Pacific, resulting in 14 deaths.
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted strike videos on X and said the operations were carried out in international waters at the president’s direction.
  • A Pentagon official said the attacks occurred off the coast of Colombia, and no U.S. forces were reported wounded.
  • U.S. figures now cite 57 deaths since September across actions targeting 13 boats in the broader campaign.
  • Officials have not presented evidence identifying the targeted organization or those killed, and the status of one observed survivor referred to Mexican rescuers remains unclear.