URGENT: US Military Confirms Deadly Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel

BREAKING NEWS US Military Confirms Deadly Strike on Suspected Drug Smuggling Vessel The US military has carried out a fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel, killing three people, according to President Donald Trump. The strike was confirmed by the White House in a social media posting. Trump stated that the vessel was affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization and was trafficking illicit narcotics in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility. The location of the strike has not been disclosed. The US military has now carried out three fatal strikes against suspected drug smuggling vessels this month, raising concerns about the escalating situation. Background: The US has been cracking down on suspected drug smuggling operations in recent months, with President Trump using military force to target vessels believed to be involved in narcotics trafficking. Current Status: The White House has deferred questions about the strike to the Pentagon, which has not released further information. The incident is still under investigation. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*