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Conversation: Report on double US attack on alleged drug vessel causing controversy NHK

A: Hey there! Did you catch the news today?
B: Nah, what's up?

A: So, there's this thing about the US military... they did another strike, but this time it's causing a lot of debate.
B: Really? What happened?

A: Apparently, it was on a boat suspected of drug smuggling from Venezuela. But get this, even after confirming survivors from the first attack, they went in for a second one! The Defense Secretary ordered it to kill everyone on board.
B: Wow, that sounds serious... and maybe illegal?

A: Exactly! Experts say it's against international law to kill unarmed people. Even some Republican lawmakers are asking questions now.
B: Man, politics can be complicated sometimes.

A: And get this, sources say Trump called up the Venezuelan President and told him to step down. But he refused, so Trump is putting pressure on him by saying airspace around Venezuela is closed.
B: That's intense... I wonder what will happen next.
Summary
US Military strike on suspected drug smuggling boat from Venezuela causing debate; Defense Secretary ordered second attack to kill all survivors, potentially against international law. Some Republican lawmakers question the action. Additionally, President Trump is reportedly applying pressure on
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ID: ae4d19ab-a470-40e5-8762-1f2b523408d4

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251202_12/#conversation

Date: Dec. 2, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-02

Created: 2025/12/03 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:14

Last Read: 2025/12/03 11:16