The U.S. military has conducted a series of lethal strikes against alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, resulting in at least 70 deaths to date. The latest strike, announced by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, killed three individuals in a boat identified as a threat to narcotics control efforts. Hegseth issued a stern warning to traffickers, vowing consequences for engaging in drug trafficking. These operations, part of a broader anti-drug campaign led by the Trump administration, have drawn bipartisan scrutiny, with lawmakers seeking to clarify the legal justifications for the strikes. Critics, including a former ICC prosecutor, have described these actions as potential crimes against humanity, raising serious human rights concerns amidst escalating violence in the region.