Experts call it "21st-century gunboat diplomacy" as U.S. positions strike-capable forces in Caribbean amid tensions with Maduro regime and cartels.

The Navy has eight warships in the region — three destroyers, three amphibious assault ships, a cruiser and a smaller littoral combat ship that's designed for coastal waters.

The Trump administration has followed precedent of other presidents who have struck alleged terrorists in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Pentagon announced on Friday it is establishing a new counter-narcotics joint task force overseeing operations in Latin America, a move aimed to strengthen already intensifying military operations that have raised questions among legal experts.

Through intensified military operations for over a year, the Army in Central Mindanao has seized some 1,421 assorted high-powered firearms, lessening the opportunities for lawless activities. Maj. Gen.

A Chinese envoy to the UN on Wednesday called on all parties to provide constructive support and assistance and refrain from exploiting the Syrian situation for self-interest and urged Israel to stop its military operations against Syria and withdraw immediately from Syrian territory.

Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth emphasised the significance of integrated military operations during a discussion about Operation Sindoor, highlighting its prompt execution and success in achieving political-military objectives.