美国以合法应对卡特尔威胁为理由,对加勒比船只进行军事打击,得到了国防部长赫格塞特的辩护。 U.S. military strikes on Caribbean boats, justified as lawful responses to cartel threats, were defended by Defense Secretary Hegseth.

国防部长Pete Hegseth为美国对加勒比船只的军事打击辩护,称这些攻击是合法的行动,针对与毒品卡特尔有关的武装船只,并可能威胁美国的利益。 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended U.S. military strikes on Caribbean vessels, saying they were lawful actions targeting armed boats linked to drug cartels and potential threats to U.S. interests. 他强调,这些行动遵循严格的接战规则,旨在打乱贩运网络并加强区域安全。 He emphasized the operations followed strict rules of engagement, aimed at disrupting trafficking networks and enhancing regional security. 虽然由于行动原因伤亡人数和确切地点仍未披露,但Hegseth说,所使用的武力是相称和必要的,并确认特朗普总统有权根据国防优先事项下令采取军事行动。 While casualty numbers and exact locations remain undisclosed for operational reasons, Hegseth stated the force used was proportionate and necessary and affirmed that President Trump has the authority to order military action in line with national defense priorities.