US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

In a post on X, Hegseth the strike was carried out in international waters, just off the coast of Venezuela

Reuters

October 03, 2025 / 22:25 IST

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth

The United States killed four people in a strike against a vessel allegedly carrying illegal drugs, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday, at least the fourth such attack in recent weeks.

In a post on X, Hegseth the strike was carried out in international waters, just off the coast of Venezuela.

"These strikes will continue until the attacks on the American people are over!!!!," Hegseth said.

Reuters

first published: Oct 3, 2025 10:25 pm

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