'Double strikes' allegedly used on Venezuelan boats accused of trafficking drugs were used extensively under Obama.

The White House confirmed the second strikes on 2 September, but denied reports that Defence Secretary Hegseth said "kill everybody" on board the vessel.

The US defence secretary and White House have defended the second strike, but Trump said he would not have wanted it.

'Double strikes' allegedly used on Venezuelan boats accused of trafficking drugs were used extensively under Obama.

Several legal experts have told BBC Verify that there was no legal basis for the second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat by the US military.