Eight days later, questions linger about Venezuela boat strike

FILE PHOTO: A vessel, which U.S. President Donald Trump said was transporting illegal narcotics and heading to the U.S., is struck by the U.S. military as it navigates in the southern Caribbean, in this still image obtained from video posted by U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social and released September 2, 2025. DONALD TRUMP VIA TRUTH SOCIAL/Handout via REUTERS/File photo

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than a week after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military had blown up a boat off Venezuela, the operation - which killed 11 people - largely remains a mystery to many in Washington.