The defense secretary’s told Mexican security officials the U.S. was ready to take unilateral action against the country’s drug cartels.

The defense secretary threatened Mexico with unspecified "unilateral action" in a call with the country's leaders, according to a report.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly warned Mexican officials last month that the US military was ready to take “unilateral action” against Mexico’s drug cartels if more isn’t done to stem the flow of fentanyl and migrants into the US.