A U.S. strike in the Caribbean killed six suspected "narco-terrorists" on an alleged drug vessel, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, marking the first nighttime operation in President Donald Trump's counter-drug campaign.

• The strike targeted a vessel operated by the Tren de Aragua gang.
• Pete Hegseth posted a video showing the vessel being hit and exploding, but provided no evidence of its cargo.
• This incident is part of at least ten U.S. strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean, resulting in nearly 40 deaths.
• President Trump indicated further operations against cartels on land are planned, despite not needing a declaration of war.
• The U.S. military has increased its presence in the region with guided-missile destroyers, F-35 fighter jets, and a nuclear submarine.
• Some legal experts and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the legality of these strikes.