Designated Terrorist Organizations
Coverage of Designated Terrorist Organizations in the Nexus archive.
- US military kills three 'narco-terrorists' in latest lethal strike on vessel in the Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific against a vessel linked to drug trafficking, killing three individuals described as 'narco-terrorists'. The operation, part of a campaign launched by the Trump administration, involved Joint Task Force Southern Spear and targeted a vessel operating along known narcotics-trafficking routes. SOUTHCOM released video footage of the strike but did not confirm survivors.
- Strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
The U.S. launched a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific, killing two people. U.S. Southern Command stated the vessel was operated by designated terrorist organizations but did not specify which groups or provide evidence of its drug trafficking intent.
- US military kills two alleged narco-terrorists in latest Eastern Pacific strike on drug-trafficking vessel
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two alleged narco-terrorists linked to drug-trafficking operations. The operation, part of a broader campaign targeting cartel networks, has resulted in at least 207 deaths since its launch in September 2023.
- Fourth US drug boat strike in a week kills more 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted four strikes against drug trafficking vessels in the Pacific over a week, killing multiple alleged 'narco-terrorists', and carried out self-defense strikes against Iran in response to missile attacks and drone shootdowns.
- US military kills 3 in latest strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military killed three men in a strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The vessel was described as using known narco-trafficking routes and operated by designated terrorist organizations.
- U.S. military kills alleged narco-terrorist in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing an alleged narco-terrorist and injuring two others. The operation, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), followed recent strikes targeting cartel-linked trafficking networks in the Pacific and Caribbean.
- US military conducts strike on another boat carrying alleged narco-traffickers, killing 3
The U.S. military conducted its 55th strike since September against a vessel accused of narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific, killing three people. The operation, led by the Southern Command, targeted a boat linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations, amid ongoing controversy over civilian casualties and lack of evidence. Critics, including Sen. Rand Paul, question the strikes' legality and potential harm to innocent individuals.
- US military kills two suspected narco-terrorists in strike on drug-trafficking vessel in the Pacific
The U.S. military killed two suspected narco-terrorists in a strike on a drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, as part of broader counter-narcotics operations. The attack, conducted by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under U.S. Southern Command, targeted a vessel linked to designated terrorist organizations, with no U.S. military casualties reported.
- US kills 3 alleged drug traffickers in another Eastern Pacific strike
The U.S. military conducted a third strike in days against suspected narco-terrorists in the Eastern Pacific, killing three men aboard an alleged drug-trafficking vessel. The operation, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), targeted a vessel linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations, with no U.S. forces harmed.
- US kills 3 alleged drug traffickers in another Eastern Pacific strike
The U.S. military, via U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), conducted a strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing three alleged narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking vessel. This follows previous strikes targeting cartel-linked operations, part of a broader campaign to disrupt trafficking networks.
- US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three
The US military conducted its fifth strike in a week on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, killing three people and raising the total death toll to at least 177. US Southern Command claimed the strike targeted a vessel operated by 'Designated Terrorist Organizations,' though the group was not named.
- US military kills four alleged narco-terrorists in lethal strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing four alleged narco-terrorists linked to drug-trafficking operations. The action, carried out by U.S. Southern Command under Gen. Francis L. Donovan, targets narco-terrorism networks disrupting drug trafficking routes. A separate Coast Guard operation seized over 4,500 pounds of cocaine worth $34M from a suspected narco-terrorist vessel.
- US military kills 2 suspected cartel operatives in latest Eastern Pacific lethal strike, SOUTHCOM says
The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike in the Eastern Pacific, killing two suspected cartel operatives linked to narco-trafficking. This operation, part of SOUTHCOM's broader counter-narcotics efforts, targets vessels associated with Designated Terrorist Organizations operating in the region.
- US military conducts more deadly strikes against vessels of alleged 'narco-terrorists'
The U.S. military conducted two lethal strikes against vessels linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations in the Eastern Pacific, killing multiple alleged narco-terrorists and seizing 4,500 pounds of cocaine. The operations, authorized by Gen. Francis L. Donovan, resulted in one survivor being rescued by the Coast Guard. War Secretary Pete Hegseth endorsed the strikes on social media.
- US military conducts more deadly strikes against vessels of alleged 'narco-terrorists
The U.S. military conducted two lethal strikes against vessels linked to Designated Terrorist Organizations in the Eastern Pacific, killing multiple individuals and injuring one. The actions were part of a broader strategy to disrupt narco-trafficking, with the Coast Guard involved in search and rescue efforts. War Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the operation on social media.