Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three


U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 14, 2025. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States, the second such strike against a suspected drug boat in recent weeks.

He said three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters. Trump provided no evidence for his assertion that the boat was carrying drugs.

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