US Strikes in Southern Caribbean Draw UN Call for Restraint
The United Nations urged restraint following US air and naval strikes in the southern Caribbean, heightening tensions with Venezuela.
During a UN Security Council meeting, Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča stated that the UN cannot confirm US claims that the strikes targeted drug-trafficking vessels.
The events pose "mounting risks to regional peace," and all sides must exercise restraint.
Assistant Secretary-General Jenča affirmed that counter-narcotics efforts must comply with international law and the UN Charter.
- Multiple strikes have been carried out since early September against vessels alleged to be transporting narcotics near Venezuelan waters.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new "counter-narcotics Joint Task Force" under President Donald Trump's direction.
Author's summary: UN urges restraint after US strikes in the Caribbean.
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