U.S. Conducts 30th Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel in Pacific

The U.S. military has conducted its 30th strike against a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific, resulting in at least 107 deaths since September. The strikes, justified by the Trump administration as necessary to combat drug flow into the U.S., have also included actions in Venezuela, where the U.S. claims to target drug-loading facilities. These operations have faced scrutiny and controversy, especially regarding the use of force and the release of strike footage.