US Launches Deadly Strike on Eastern Pacific Alleged Drug Trafficking Boat

The US military launched a deadly strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, its first such operation in over two months. The exact location and details of the incident are unclear, but the strike is believed to be the first major operation targeting illicit smuggling vessels in months. The operation was conducted by Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere, with officials saying it aimed to disrupt and dismantle transnational organized crime networks. The US government's action is part of its broader efforts to combat narcotics trafficking and other illicit activities.