Trump says US struck another boat off Venezuela coast illegally carrying drugs | World News - The Indian Express skip to contentAdvertisementVenezuela President Nicolas Maduro criticised President Trump over US aggression against his country and said the country counted with diplomatic support.By: Express Web Desk October 6, 2025 08:17 AM IST First published on: Oct 6, 2025 at 08:16 AM IST ShareWhatsapptwitterFacebookPresident Donald Trump arrives to speak during a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the US Navy aboard the USS Harry S. Truman at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk. (AP Photo)The United States forces struck another boat off the Venezuela coast on Saturday allegedly carrying illegal drugs, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday at a ceremony where thousands of sailors were present to commemorate the US navy’s 250th anniversary.Trump made the comment while delivering a speech at Naval Station Norfolk, near the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier. However, it wasn’t immediately clear if the US president was referring to a strike announced by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday. That strike, which was the fourth such attack in recent days, killed four people, Reuters reported.During the speech, Trump said, “In recent weeks, the Navy has supported our mission to blow the cartel terrorists the hell out of the water…We did another one last night. Now we just can’t find any. The Republican president added that America would start conducting a probe regarding drug trafficking on land as well.“They’re not coming in by sea anymore, so now we’ll have to start looking about the land because they’ll be forced to go by land,” Trump said.Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro criticised President Trump over US aggression against his country and said the country counted with diplomatic support.Most Read1Gaza Peace Plan Live Updates: Hamas delegation reaches Egypt for ceasefire talks as Trump urges mediators to ‘move fast’2‘Dragged by hair, kept in infested cell’: Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of harsh treatment in detention3As China opens world’s tallest bridge, here are the top 10 tallest bridges in the world4Israel has agreed to ‘initial withdrawal line’ in Gaza, announces Trump5US woman pleads ‘how much can I give you to stop?’ during NYC apartment rape, suspect arrested6At least 44 killed in Nepal after heavy rain, landslides; PM Modi offers condolencesWithout giving any reference to Trump’s latest announcement, Maduro said, “Our people have never and will never be afraid to defend their right to live and be free. We will be ready to face any scenario.” President Maduro said this in a video message on Telegram that was published after Trump made the remarks of the US hitting another Venezuelan boat.The United Nations last month condemned the US strikes on Venezuelan boats and said that “International law does not allow governments to simply murder alleged drug traffickers.” However, the Trump administration has defended its actions by stating that they are countering “narco-terrorist” members of Tren de Aragua, designated as a foreign terrorist organisation.(with inputs from Reuters)AdvertisementAdvertisementLoading Taboola...SubscribeSign InJournalism of CourageTop CategoriesLATEST STORIESCPM’s Kerala recalibration: Why Left finds itself needing to reach out to Hindu devotees‘Petrol at 10 paise, diesel at 5’: Delhi’s century-old petrol pump has seen it allFour weddings and three funerals: How a UP man swindled insurance companies for years6 patients killed in fire at Jaipur’s SMS HospitalNews Today Live Updates, 6 October | ‘Petrol at 10 paise, diesel at 5’: Delhi’s century-old petrol pump has seen it allBank Holiday Today: Are banks open or closed on Monday, October 6, for Lakshmi Puja? Check city-wise listMeghnad Desai, Swraj Paul owed much to India — and India owes them a lotAn Energy Atmanirbharta ActOverindulgence in carbohydrates and low protein intake are contributing to India’s obesity crisisTrump’s 20-point plan on Gaza is a step forward; now the hard work beginsFresh violence and arson rock Cuttack; govt imposes 12-hour social media ban‘Been prescribing this cough syrup for 15 years’: Doctor arrested for Madhya Pradesh children’s deathsBehind the country’s literacy milestones lies a spirit of volunteerismExplained: The disaster in DarjeelingChilli powder, an iron rod and five faceless youths: Why a Kolkata jeweller’s murder has left police scraping for cluesInput Tax Credit issue: Insurers to charge 18% GST on agents’ commission