International22 June 2026

US millitary strikes vessel in the Carribbean

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The U.S. military said on Sunday that it ‌struck a vessel in the Caribbean, killing two people, alleging that the vessel struck ⁠was operated by "designated terrorist organizations" that it did not identify.

The U.S. Southern Command said that no U.S. military forces were harmed. ‌It ⁠described those killed as "male narco-terrorists," without offering details.

This is the latest ⁠such attack condemned by rights groups as "extrajudicial killings" and ⁠which the Trump administration says are ⁠aimed at "narco-terrorists."

-Reuters

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