Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Resume, Killing Two
Strikes targeting alleged drug boats have resumed after a two-month pause, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The operations aim to combat illicit drug trafficking.
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US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
Information is sought regarding US military strikes targeting alleged drug boats. Details about the operations and their implications are being investigated.
Spanish Drug Traffickers Use TikTok for 'Narcopropaganda'
A new generation of much younger drug traffickers in Spain, dubbed the 'kings of the Strait,' are using TikTok for 'narcopropaganda.' They openly boast about their lavish lifestyles and illegal activities aboard drug boats on social media, marking a new provocation.
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Iran Reports End to Hormuz Strait Clashes Amid US Tensions
Tensions between the US and Iran escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following reports of an attack on Iranian tankers, with Iran's president speaking out against exploitation. Iranian authorities later announced that the clashes in the strategic waterway had concluded.
Iran Locks Hormuz Strait, Revolutionary Guard Threatens Shipping
Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, with its Revolutionary Guard threatening to fire on any approaching ships, leading to a significant drop in traffic due to security fears. The US has warned against "blackmail" and reportedly plans to seize Iran-linked vessels.
Five Killed in US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats in Eastern Pacific
The US military reported that it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing a total of five people and leaving one injured.
Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says
Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.
US Military Blows Up 3 Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 11, After Lull Since January
US Military Blows Up 3 Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 11, After Lull Since January The Pentagon's whole anti-narco boat operations fell relatively silent for the past more than a month in the wake of the January 3rd US military raid on Venezuela to overthrow the Maduro government. Surely there was still drug trafficking off Latin America, but with 'mission accomplished' in Caracas the public PR 'anti-drug' pretext was no longer needed, apparently. But suddenly, this week, the US military has begun its strikes on alleged drug boats again, with US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Tuesday having announced its forces launched drone assaults on three alleged drug smuggling boats in the eastern Pacific and the Caribbean on Monday. In total eleven people were killed in the renewed operation. "Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations," SOUTHCOM said Tuesday in a post to X. Illustrative narco-boats file, via X. The military statements said the three boats were allegedly "operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations." The post further referred to those killed as "male narco-terrorists," detailing that eight were killed on two boats in the eastern Pacific - or the Western side of Latin America - and three were killed on a boat in the Caribbean. No American forces were harmed, the post said, in the assault conducted at the direction of Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan, who serves as the commander of Southern Command. War (Defense) Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated the fresh strikes in a post on X, writing, "Turns out President’s Day — under President Trump — is not a good day to run drugs." For all the momentary celebrations at the Pentagon, the supposed 'war on drugs' will be circular and never-ending, as it's been over the past many decades, spanning presidencies. But this is really about American influence and 'ownership' of the region and total dominance of the Western hemisphere. From Vietnam to Iraq to Libya to Syria to Iran, Washington is always looking for some kind of casus belli - even if it has to be manufactured - to sell war to the American people. Turns out President’s Day — under President Trump — is not a good day to run drugs. https://t.co/8c5wMmQbQ2 February 17, 2026 Going back several years, the single biggest sources of the world's fentanyl trade have been consistently identified as China and Mexico. At this point it's impossible to know, and hasn't been disclosed, whether any of the well over 25 boats blown up by US military action off Latin America since September were actually loaded with fentanyl, or in what quantities. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 19:40
US Conducts Strikes on Alleged Drug-Running Boats
The United States has killed 11 individuals in three separate strikes targeting alleged drug-running boats.
US Strategy to Sink Drug Boats in Pacific Fails to Halt Cocaine Flow
A US campaign to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific, involving attacks on 67 suspected drug boats and resulting in over 200 deaths, has failed to stop the flow of cocaine to the United States.
US Airstrikes Against Alleged Drug Boats Kill 202 in South America
US airstrikes targeting alleged drug boats in Colombia and Ecuador have reportedly killed 202 people, causing fear among local fishing communities who are now hesitant to go to sea.
Pentagon Watchdog Probes US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
The Pentagon watchdog is evaluating US military operations involving strikes on alleged drug boats, with reports indicating a probe into these actions. The investigation aims to assess the conduct and effectiveness of these operations.
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US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Smuggling Boats, Killing Multiple Suspects
The US military has conducted multiple strikes against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of several individuals. These operations are part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
US Considers 'Kill' Tactics Against Iran's Fast Boats
The United States is reportedly examining 'kill' tactics, previously tested in strikes against drug boats in Venezuela, for potential use against Iranian fast boats.
US Military Sinks Two Suspected Drug Smuggling Ships in Pacific, Five Dead
The American military sank two vessels suspected of drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, resulting in at least five fatalities during the anti-narcotics operation.
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast - Mexico News Daily
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast Mexico News Daily
Drone Strikes Kill 28 in Central Sudan's Kordofan Region
Drone strikes on a market in Central Sudan's Kordofan region have resulted in the deaths of 28 people.
GNR seizes drug boats and arrests four in Setúbal
The GNR's Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) arrested four men, aged between 26 and 66, who were on board two vessels seized with drugs in Setúbal.
US Efforts Against Drug Trade Ineffective Despite Attacks on Smuggling Boats
Despite dozens of attacks on suspected drug-smuggling boats that have killed 200 people, experts say US efforts have done little to slow the availability of cocaine in the US.
US military continues bombing suspected drug boats in Pacific
The American military has once again bombed a boat in the Pacific Ocean suspected of transporting drugs. According to US media, two of the three occupants were killed, and the sole survivor was left to their fate.
US Delegation Heads to Pakistan for Iran Talks Amid Hormuz Tensions
A US delegation is set to travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran, as Tehran maintains that a final deal is still distant and continues to assert its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claims to be replenishing missile launchers faster than before.
US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats Kill Five in Eastern Pacific
The US military has reported strikes on alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific, resulting in five deaths and one survivor.
Canada Restricts Drug Boat Intel from US Navy's Caribbean Airstrike Operation
Canada has restricted intelligence sharing with a U.S.-led anti-drug-smuggling mission in the Caribbean, where American airstrikes on suspected drug boats have reportedly killed over 150 people.
8 Mexicans killed in US attacks on 2 ‘drug boats’ off Pacific coast
Reforma reported that the two boats belonged to Roberto Castellanos Meza, alias “Beto Bonques,” and Audias Flores Silva, “El Jardinero,” both known members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
US says 11 people killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats
Three boats targeted in eastern Pacific and Caribbean as Trump continues pursuit of alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ US military officials has said American forces launched assaults on three alleged drug-smuggling boats, killing 11 in one of the deadliest days of the Trump administration’s months-long campaign against alleged traffickers. The military action on Monday brought the number of fatalities caused by US strikes to 145 since September, when Donald Trump called on American armed forces to people deemed “narco-terrorists” on small vessels. There have been 42 known strikes in notorious drug trafficking routes such as the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the Associated Press reported. Continue reading...