Rubio says US may destroy vessels involved in drug trafficking

United States

First seen: Sep 9, 2026, 10:16 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Marco Rubio said the United States is working with allies against drugs but could still destroy ships if necessary. The statement signals a willingness to use force at sea, without reporting a specific strike in the supplied headline.

SO WHAT?

A forceful maritime counter-drug posture raises risks of escalation, misidentification and confrontation in international waters.

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wdio.comen

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Sep 10, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC

reflector.comen

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Sep 10, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC

news-gazette.comen

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Sep 9, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC

union-bulletin.comen

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Sep 9, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC

rockymounttelegram.comen

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Sep 9, 2026, 10:16 PM UTC