In a recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed a U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, which he described as a ‘drug-carrying submarine.’ The attack, which occurred on Thursday, marks at least the sixth U.S. operation targeting Venezuelan ships in recent weeks. This incident is notable for being the first to report survivors, who were allegedly rescued by a U.S. military helicopter and are now detained aboard a Navy ship. The U.S. government has yet to officially confirm the presence of survivors. Trump defended the operation, stating, ‘We attacked a submarine built specifically for transporting massive amounts of drugs. This was not an innocent group of people.’ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed Trump’s stance, labeling the targets as ‘narco-terrorists.’ The attack has drawn international scrutiny, with UN-appointed human rights experts condemning the strikes as ‘extrajudicial executions.’ Venezuela’s UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada called for UN Security Council intervention, describing the U.S. actions as ‘massacres.’ Meanwhile, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused Trump of attempting to turn Venezuela into ‘an American colony.’ The U.S. has significantly increased its military presence in the Caribbean, with approximately 10,000 troops stationed in the region, raising fears of a potential invasion. Trump has also authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela and hinted at possible attacks on Venezuelan soil. The use of ‘narco-subs,’ homemade vessels designed to transport drugs undetected, has become a growing concern, with the U.S. and other coastal nations intercepting several in recent years.