US Strikes Alleged Drug Boats in Caribbean, Raising Controversy Over Justification

The United States has intensified strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, raising ethical concerns over the campaigns justification amid rising death tolls linked to the illegal drug trade.

• US strikes in the Caribbean have destroyed at least 18 vessels, with the latest attack resulting in the deaths of three individuals, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• The controversial campaign, initiated during Donald Trumps administration, has led to a death toll exceeding 70, prompting debates about the legality of targeting boats in international waters.
• Experts describe the strikes as potentially amounting to extrajudicial killings, questioning whether the alleged drug trafficking boats truly posed a threat to the United States.