The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concern over rising tensions in the Caribbean region following recent US military strikes on vessels allegedly involved in drug smuggling. The UN warned that these actions risk destabilizing the region and escalating conflicts with Venezuela. The operations, which resulted in at least 21 fatalities, were justified by the US as ‘anti-drug operations’ conducted in international waters. However, Venezuela vehemently condemned the strikes, declaring a state of emergency and accusing the US of violating international law. The incident has drawn widespread criticism, with Russia and China joining other nations in condemning the US during an emergency session of the UN Security Council. Both countries accused Washington of unlawful military interventions in the Caribbean. The UN has called for restraint from both the US and Venezuela, emphasizing the need for de-escalation, respect for sovereignty, and the use of diplomatic and multilateral channels to resolve conflicts.