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Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
Trump calls on Mexico to boost its efforts targeting drug cartels as violence spread across state
Mexican army kills 'El Melcho': How is Mexico's most violent cartel so powerful? - explainer
New US military-led group aided Mexico's hunt for 'El Mencho' cartel boss
'Must be held accountable': Trump admin. sued over deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast
The Center for Constitutional Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union filed the novel lawsuit under the Death on the High Seas Act and the Alien Tort Statute.
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Maduro's family, Venezuela-linked oil tankers
The action came as the US executes a large-scale military buildup in the southern Caribbean and as US President Donald Trump campaigns for Maduro's ouster.
Trump again says land strikes on Venezuela drug shipments coming soon
Trump has repeatedly threatened to begin strikes on narcotics being smuggled overland in recent weeks.
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
"Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific," the US military said in a statement on X/Twitter.
US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say
US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.
Trump, floating talks with Maduro, declines to rule out troops in Venezuela
President Trump says he hasn’t ruled out US troops in Venezuela and is open to talks with Maduro, while emphasizing his focus on combating drug trafficking.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
US FBI chief calls for 'al Qaeda' treatment for drug traffickers
"We must treat them like the al-Qaeda of the world," says FBI chief Patel.
'We are hunting you!': Trump says US military struck drug traffickers near Venezuela
Trump said three male traffickers were killed in the strike.
Iran ambassador denounces US's 'hostile' policies toward Venezuela as illegal, violating UN charter
Tehran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, added that the US's actions against Venezuela posed "a serious threat to international peace and security."
