Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, US military says

The U.S. military says it blew up two boats accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

April 13, 2026Updated: April 13, 2026

By BEN FINLEY

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US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices resume their climb and Asian markets decline as US prepares for blockade of strait

Oil prices resume their climb and Asian markets decline as US prepares for blockade of strait