U.S. Raid Killed Uninjured Hostages, Speaker Says

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated he is satisfied with a military operation that resulted in the deaths of two hostages. The individuals were survivors of an earlier U.S. strike on a suspected drug smuggling boat. Johnson told reporters the intelligence and legal approval for the mission were sound. He described the hostages killed in the rescue attempt as "able-bodied" and "not injured." The operation targeted a vessel believed to be used for narcotics trafficking. After an initial strike, a follow-up raid was launched to recover survivors. That second action led to the fatalities. The Speaker's comments confirm details of the incident. He expressed confidence in the military's decision-making process despite the outcome.