The US military conducted a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. The operation is part of an ongoing anti-narcotics campaign that has drawn criticism over lack of evidence and legal concerns

US forces have turned back 38 ships as part of an ongoing maritime blockade targeting Iranian ports, escalating pressure amid stalled negotiations. The move comes as Iran ramps up diplomatic efforts with Russia, even as back-channel communications with Washington continue over the Strait of Hormuz crisis