The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three people, in its ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, especially concerning fentanyl trafficking.
The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three individuals accused of drug smuggling. This incident is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration against alleged "narcoterrorists," bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, particularly as fentanyl is often trafficked overland.
The U.S. military struck a boat accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. This incident is part of a broader campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these operations.
The US military killed three people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, part of an ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This brings the total killed to at least 211 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these strikes, especially as fentanyl is often trafficked over land.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors, as part of an ongoing campaign against alleged drug traffickers. This incident brings the total number of deaths from such strikes to at least 208 since September.
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 208 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions.
The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Tuesday, killing one suspected "narco-terrorist" and leaving two survivors. This operation is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking routes in Latin America.
India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
US President Donald Trump announced he has cancelled scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran, stating the decision was approved by the highest levels of Iranian leadership.
President Trump announced the cancellation of scheduled strikes against Iran, citing high-level approval from Iranian leadership and significant progress in negotiations. Iranian officials had warned of wider regional conflict and market disruption from renewed military action.
Donald Trump threatened severe military strikes against Iran, vowing to seize oil facilities like Kharg Island. The US conducted strikes on Iranian surveillance and air defense systems, with Trump warning of intensified bombing if Iran doesn't accept US terms.
The US and Iran engaged in a series of military strikes targeting key facilities across the Middle East. The US struck Iranian surveillance and air defense sites, while Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Oil prices surged Thursday after the U.S. launched new self-defense strikes against Iran in response to Tehran's aggression. U.S. crude futures rose to $92.68 and Brent futures to $95.45 per barrel amid fears of prolonged conflict disrupting energy supplies.
Global crude prices surged over 2% as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels following new US strikes. Brent crude hit $95.40 and WTI reached $92.63.
Oil prices rose sharply Thursday following new U.S. military strikes against Iran, intensifying fears of a prolonged conflict and potential energy supply disruptions. US crude futures climbed to $92.68/barrel and Brent futures to $95.45/barrel.
Oil prices surged Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "very hard," escalating tensions and fears of a wider conflict. U.S. crude futures rose 2.07% to $90.03/barrel, and Brent futures gained 1.8% to $93.10/barrel.
The Trump administration is aggressively intervening in Latin America through military actions, sanctions, and threats, under a redefined Monroe Doctrine, aiming to exert control over the region, with significant actions in Venezuela, Cuba, Ecuador, and Colombia.
The US targeted Iranian drones and radar sites, prompting Iran to fire missiles at US bases in the Gulf, testing the fragile ceasefire amid stalled negotiations and despite the US granting visas to Iran's World Cup team.
The US military struck a boat in the Eastern Pacific on Wednesday, killing two people as part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug traffickers in Latin America. This latest strike brings the death toll in US Pacific naval raids to at least 207 since early September.
The US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) reported a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in two fatalities. SOUTHCOM stated intelligence confirmed the vessel was involved in drug trafficking operations along known routes.
Russian forces targeted Ukraine's energy and transport infrastructure, drone storage and launch sites, and temporary locations of Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries using aviation, drones, missiles, and artillery, according to the Ministry of Defense.
US military strikes on alleged drug boats in Latin America have killed over 200 people since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of the operation, noting that fentanyl, the drug causing most US overdose deaths, is trafficked overland from Mexico, not by these boats.
The US and Iran exchanged new military strikes, raising pressure on the truce and revealing the fragility of the ceasefire. Indirect communications continue between the two sides to reach an agreement to end the three-month war. The US military announced "defensive" strikes inside Iran on Saturday and Sunday, while the Revolutionary Guard announced it responded by targeting an air base used in the American attacks.
The US and Iran are engaged in a tense standoff with reciprocal military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, as ceasefire negotiations falter. Israel's intensified offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
