Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the launch of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR on Friday, November 14, 2025. The operation, led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear and the U.S. Southern Command, aims to defend the United States and eliminate narco-terrorists from the Western Hemisphere.
According to Hegseth, the mission is designed to secure the homeland from the influx of drugs that are contributing to the ongoing crisis affecting American communities. He emphasized that the Western Hemisphere is considered America"s neighborhood and that the U.S. is committed to protecting it.
This announcement follows recent developments in U.S. national security strategies, including the designation of four Antifa groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the U.S. State Department.
Further details about the operational strategies or specific actions to be taken under Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR have not been disclosed at this time.
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