US Submarine Attack in Caribbean: Trump Claims Strike Saved 25,000 Lives

Published on: 19 Oct 2025 at 09:33 AM

Published by: Gill Bikram

US Submarine Attack in Caribbean: Trump Claims Strike Saved 25,000 Lives

In a dramatic escalation of America’s war on drugs, President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces had destroyed a drug-laden submarine in the Caribbean Sea, claiming the operation potentially saved 25,000 American lives. The incident, which occurred on October 18, 2025, was captured on video and later shared by Trump on Truth Social, drawing global attention.

According to U.S. intelligence officials, the submarine was carrying large quantities of fentanyl and other illegal narcotics en route to American shores. Four individuals identified as drug terrorists were aboard the vessel — two were killed in the strike, while two survivors were captured and later extradited to Ecuador and Colombia for prosecution.

Trump wrote, “It was an honor to destroy a submarine filled with deadly drugs headed toward the U.S. coast. If we hadn’t stopped it, at least 25,000 Americans would have died. Under my leadership, the United States will not tolerate narcotics terrorists trafficking drugs by land or sea.”

The operation was part of a broader military campaign launched by Trump to combat transnational drug cartels. Since September 2025, U.S. forces have conducted six major strikes against drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean — most of them speedboats — as part of a high-intensity effort to intercept narcotics before they reach American territory.

The Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed that the captured Colombian national would be tried in accordance with national laws, adding that “justice will take its course.”

While Washington has described these strikes as a “decisive blow” to the narcotics trade, independent observers have questioned the lack of evidence linking all casualties directly to drug trafficking. Reports from AFP indicate that at least 27 individuals have been killed in similar U.S. operations since September, but verification of their identities remains limited.

With this latest US Submarine Attack in Caribbean, Trump continues to project a tough stance against the drug trade, blending military might with political messaging as part of his 2025 campaign narrative.