U.S. Strikes Against Drug Vessels: 14 Dead, One Survivor

In a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that a series of military strikes in the eastern Pacific resulted in the deaths of 14 alleged drug traffickers.

The operations, conducted on Monday, were aimed at suspected drug vessels in the area. Alongside the fatalities, there was one survivor, whose rescue is now under the purview of Mexican authorities, Hegseth confirmed in a social media update on platform X.

The incident underscores the tense and ongoing efforts by the United States to curb the illicit drug trade in the region, as authorities continue to coordinate internationally to address this pervasive issue.