US Launches Fourth Deadly Strike On Suspected Drug Vessel Near Venezuela

The United States, under President Donald Trump's orders, has carried out a fourth maritime strike targeting a suspected drug-smuggling vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing four alleged narco-terrorists. These strikes, part of an intensified U.S. military campaign in the Caribbean involving naval vessels, fighter jets, and thousands of personnel, aim to disrupt narcotics trafficking routes to the U.S. and continue until the threat to American citizens ceases. The Trump administration has classified drug cartels as "unlawful combatants," framing the conflict as an armed conflict and justifying lethal strikes without traditional legal processes. Venezuela has condemned the strikes as violations of international law and threats to its sovereignty, with President Nicolás Maduro accusing the U.S. of provocations and potential plans for regime change. Despite the administration's claims of intelligence confirming the vessels' ties to terrorist organizations and large drug quantities, no public evidence has been released, and some experts question the legality of the attacks. The situation has escalated tensions between Washington and Caracas, with the U.S. considering possible strikes within Venezuelan territory beyond international waters.