美军袭船杀人行动遭疑 国会议员说“要查一查”

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Congress is investigating the legality of U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, particularly regarding a second attack order issued by Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth that resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals on a so-called "drug boat" [1][2]. Group 1: Congressional Reactions - Bipartisan members of Congress have expressed concerns about the legality of continuing attacks on survivors of a missile-struck vessel, with some suggesting it could amount to war crimes if the reports are accurate [1]. - Senate Armed Services Committee leaders have announced a strict oversight investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the military actions [2]. - House Armed Services Committee leaders have also committed to closely monitoring the Department of Defense's military operations in the Caribbean [2]. Group 2: Defense Secretary's Response - Secretary Hegseth has publicly dismissed the reports as "fake news," asserting that all military actions comply with U.S. and international law, and have been approved by legal experts [2]. - The Department of Defense previously informed Congress that the second attack was intended to sink the vessel to prevent it from posing a threat to other ships [2]. Group 3: Broader Military Context - Since early September, the U.S. military has conducted operations in the Caribbean under the guise of "drug interdiction," sinking over 20 vessels and resulting in more than 80 deaths, without providing evidence of drug-related activities [2]. - The U.S. has deployed significant military assets in the Caribbean, including the USS Ford aircraft carrier strike group, which the Venezuelan government views as a military threat aimed at regime change [3].