New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- The US strike that destroyed an alleged Venezuelan drug-running vessel in the Caribbean, killing 11 people, signalled a sharp escalation in President Donald Trump's hardline approach to Latin America, which Vice President JD Vance called "the best use of US military".

Vance took to the social media platform X to defend a recent U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug boat that resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals. In a post on X, Vance wrote, "Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military."

However, the incident has sparked controversy, with critics accusing the Trump-led administration of war crimes.

Liberal commentator Brian Krassenstein criticised Vance'...