All articles tagged with #covert operations
The Trump administration conducted its first deadly strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat using a secretive military aircraft painted to resemble a civilian plane; officials say the deception was legal, but concealing the aircraft’s military status has prompted debate over potential violations of international law.
The Trump administration is planning a covert mission involving U.S. troops and intelligence to target drug cartels in Mexico, including potential drone strikes and ground operations, marking a significant escalation in U.S. efforts against drug trafficking in the region, though a final decision has not yet been made.
The US has expanded a secret military campaign off Venezuela's coast, involving strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels and covert operations aimed at destabilizing Maduro's regime, with limited transparency and congressional oversight.
Senator Rand Paul criticizes U.S. policies on maritime drug interdiction and covert operations, questioning the practice of destroying ships suspected of smuggling and highlighting the risks of revealing covert plans, while also expressing concern over U.S. actions in Venezuela and maintaining a high regard for former President Trump.
The US is escalating military actions and covert operations in Venezuela, including lethal strikes on alleged drug cartel targets and a significant troop buildup, raising concerns about potential regime change or conflict escalation.
President Trump revealed that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has offered extensive resources to the US to end sanctions, indicating Maduro's reluctance to confront the US directly. Trump also confirmed authorized CIA operations in Venezuela and increased US military presence in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking and other threats.
US President Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, potentially including lethal strikes, influence campaigns, and support for anti-Maduro groups, with broad discretion and limited congressional oversight, raising concerns about historical precedents and the potential for destabilization.
President Trump confirmed the CIA is conducting covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns over drug trafficking and prison escapes, and is considering land strikes, prompting strong opposition from Venezuelan President Maduro and criticism from Congress over potential escalation and legality.
President Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to conduct covert actions in Venezuela, citing concerns over drug trafficking and prison escapes, while Venezuela's Maduro condemned the move and called for peace. The U.S. has carried out military strikes against alleged drug boats, raising congressional concerns over transparency and legality.
President Trump confirmed he authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns over prison escapes, mental health issues, and drug trafficking, and has taken military actions against suspected drug traffickers in the region.
Donald Trump confirmed he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela to pressure Maduro's regime, citing concerns over prisoner releases and drug trafficking from Venezuela into the US.
Denmark summoned the U.S. charge d'affaires after reports that at least three Americans with connections to Trump were conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, aiming to weaken Danish-Greenlandic relations and potentially support a secession movement, amid ongoing tensions over U.S. interest in the strategic Arctic territory.
Iran has released images and videos revealing Israeli drone attacks and covert production facilities within its territory, highlighting ongoing espionage and sabotage efforts by Israel, including infiltration of Iranian military and intelligence systems, amidst escalating tensions and recent targeted killings.
OpenAI has dismantled 10 influence operations using its AI tools, with four likely linked to China, involving social media manipulation, internal document creation, and intelligence gathering, highlighting China's increasing online influence efforts.
The Kremlin has expressed "alarm" over a report by The Washington Post that senior Ukrainian military officials, without President Zelenskyy's knowledge, coordinated an attack on Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines last year. The report named a Ukrainian special forces commander as the coordinator of the explosions that damaged Russia's gas pipeline network below the Baltic Sea. The attacks have sparked accusations of Western, Ukrainian, and Russian involvement, with no one claiming responsibility. The Kremlin sees this as evidence of Ukrainian involvement and raises concerns about President Zelenskyy's lack of awareness, urging the West to take note.