While it remains unclear who ordered the strikes, Pete Hegseth's name has come up due to his role as the head of the Pentagon.

United States secretary of defence Pete Hegseth has come under fire for ordering a second strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, despite knowing there were survivors. In the latest report by the Associated Press, the Pentagon was aware of potential survivors on a boat, but still ordered a follow-up strike.

In September, the US military struck a vessel in the Caribbean Sea as part of its effort to tackle drug trafficking. The Trump administration confirmed the strike and stated that all 11 people on board were killed in the operation.

However, citing sources close to the matter, AP reported that the Pentagon carried out a follow-up strike, which kil

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