President Donald Trump revealed that the U.S. military conducted a strike on another drug boat originating from Venezuela, claiming that “three terrorists were eliminated” in the operation. Speaking from the White House, Trump described the action as part of an ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking and narcoterrorism in the Caribbean, targeting a vessel believed to be linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel. The strike, executed in international waters, follows a series of similar operations aimed at disrupting drug routes to the U.S.

Details remain scarce, with Trump offering no immediate evidence of the boat’s cargo or the identities of those killed, though he labeled them as threats to national security. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions with Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro has denounced prior U.S. actions as aggression. The U.S. military has increased its presence in the region, deploying warships to enforce counter-narcotics missions. Venezuelan officials are expected to respond, potentially escalating the diplomatic standoff.