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Strike marks third deadly attack on vessels in region in four days, and the killing of 174 people since SeptemberSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US military said it killed four more people in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific ocean on Tuesday, marking the third deadly attack on vessels in the region in four days.The US Southern Command, which oversees military operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, announced the killings in a social media post, claiming, without providing evidence, that the men killed were “narco-terrorists”. Continue reading...

Latest strike comes as part of US Southern Command’s efforts to apply ‘total systemic friction on the cartels’The US has launched another strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing four people, the US Southern Command said Wednesday.The command which oversees combatant operations in Latin America and the Caribbean announced on X that it had conducted a “lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations”. Continue reading...

Four of six crew members died when a US refueling aircraft crashed on March 13, 2026, amid escalating tensions with Iran following drone attacks. The incident occurred during operations linked to regional responses, prompting investigations into mechanical failure or hostile action. Military officials confirmed the deaths, with two crew members surviving. This tragedy underscores risks to US forces in the Middle East hotspot.

Four of six crew members on a US refueling aircraft were killed in a crash on March 13, 2026, as tensions with Iran escalate following Saudi drone attacks. The incident underscores operational risks in the region, with President Trump commenting on Iran's leadership instability. Investigations are ongoing, potentially linked to heightened alert levels from recent terror-related events. This loss heightens scrutiny on military readiness ahead of potential retaliatory actions.