Jan 13, 2026 · The US Department of Defense has ramped up enforcement against shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil, forcing seven ships in 24 hours to change course and change courses in the Caribbean region . Jan 13, 2026 · The US Department of Defense has ramped up enforcement against shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil, forcing seven ships in 24 hours to change course and change courses in the Caribbean region . Since 1 September 2025, U . forces have conducted at least 21 lethal strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, causing 80+ fatalities and two detainees; the campaign has expanded from the Caribbean to the Pacific and continues as of mid-November. The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. By redefining maritime domain awareness in economic terms, and by treating the Caribbean–Gulf–Mississippi system as the logistics battlespace it is, the Sea Services can begin to secure the United States’ near approaches in a way that matches current priorities. Nov 20, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has steadily amassed troops, naval and air assets in theCaribbean Sea to strike alleged drug traffickers. Since 1 September 2025, U.S. forces have conducted at least 21 lethal strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels across the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, causing 80+ fatalities and two detainees; the campaign has expanded from the Caribbean to the Pacific and continues as of mid-November. Jan 20, 2026 · The U.S. has seized seven Venezuelan-linked oil tankers since Dec. Six of the seizures have occurred in the Caribbeanregion, and one in the North Atlantic.
