The U.S. military reported on Friday that it struck an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, marking the first known strike of its kind since the U.S. raid on Venezuela on January 3.
Two people were killed in the latest strike and one survived, the U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X.
"Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," said the command.
The U.S. military has sunk over 30 alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and the eastern Pacific since September 2025, resulting in more than 110 deaths.
US strikes alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, killing two
US strikes alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific, killing two
Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Sunday, and the two discussed regional situation and mediation efforts for ending the conflicts, the Omani Foreign Ministry said.
The Omani Sultan stressed that in dealing with various issues, dialog and diplomacy must be given priority in order to consolidate the foundation of peace.
He also shared Oman's views on advancing the mediation process, increasing the chances of reaching a sustainable political solution, and minimizing the impact of the conflict on people in the region.
Araghchi briefed the Omani Sultan on Iran's views on the current regional situation, and expressed his appreciation for Oman's role in promoting dialog and enhancing regional security and stability.
Araghchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday for talks with senior Omani officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, Iran's Foreign Ministry said.
The visit to Oman is the Iranian Foreign Minister's second stop on a regional tour that began Friday in Islamabad and will end in Russia.
Oman's Sultan meets visiting Iranian FM
