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List of wars involving the United States in the 21st century

Updated: 5/20/2026, 7:37:52 PM Wikipedia source

This is a list of military conflicts, involving the United States in the 21st century. This list is part of a larger series of list articles that cover the various wars involving the United States from its colonial roots to the present. They are:

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· 21st-century wars
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Part of the war on terror and the Afghan conflict Location: Afghanistan U . Army soldiers, prepare to board a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter before an air assault into a valley near Do Ab Village, Nuristan province in Afghanistan, May 2011.
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Part of the war on terror and the Afghan conflict Location: Afghanistan U . Army soldiers, prepare to board a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter before an air assault into a valley near Do Ab Village, Nuristan province in Afghanistan, May 2011.
Conflict
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Part of the war on terror and the Afghan conflict Location: Afghanistan U . Army soldiers, prepare to board a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter before an air assault into a valley near Do Ab Village, Nuristan province in Afghanistan, May 2011.
Allies
Post-invasion (2001–2021) RS: (2015–2021) United States United Kingdom Germany Italy Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Turkey Georgia Australia New Zealand and others ISAF: (2001–2014) United States United Kingdom Canada Austria Germany Italy Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Turkey Georgia Singapore
Opponent(s)
Post-invasion (2001–2021) Taliban Haqqani network Taliban splinter groups Mullah Dadullah Front Fidai Mahaz al-Qaeda Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Islamic State – Khorasan Province Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Supported by: Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin Islamic Jihad Union Turkistan Islamic Party Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Pakistani T
Result for the United States and its Allies
Taliban victory United States invasion of Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Destruction of al-Qaeda and Taliban militant training camps (2001) Fall of the Taliban government (2001) and Establishment of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Human rights violations at Guantánamo Bay detention camp Start of Taliban insurgency
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Yemen (2002–present) Part of the war on terror and the Yemeni civil war Location: Yemen U . MQ-9 Predator commonly used in drone strikes in Yemen.
US intervention in Yemen (2002–present) Part of the war on terror and the Yemeni civil war Location: Yemen U . MQ-9 Predator commonly used in drone strikes in Yemen.
Conflict
US intervention in Yemen (2002–present) Part of the war on terror and the Yemeni civil war Location: Yemen U . MQ-9 Predator commonly used in drone strikes in Yemen.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Al-Qaeda Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Ansar al-Sharia Al-Qaeda Emirate in Yemen Aden-Abyan Islamic Army Hadrami Domestic Council faction Al-Dhahab tribesmen Supported by: Al-Shabaab Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Al-Nusra Front Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Military of ISIL Wila
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing U . intervention against jihadists in Yemen 379 drone strikes confirmed Numerous al-Qaeda bases in the Arabian Peninsula destroyed More than 1,500 militants confirmed killed U . Navy SEALs conducted hostage rescue operations in 2014 Two military raids in Hathla and Yakla in 2017 In 2022, the Biden administration confirmed that small
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Freedom Eagle (2002–2017) Part of the civil conflict in the Philippines, Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terror Location: Philippines U . Marines fire M240 machine gun from Humvee in Zamboanga City, April 2003
Operation Freedom Eagle (2002–2017) Part of the civil conflict in the Philippines, Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terror Location: Philippines U . Marines fire M240 machine gun from Humvee in Zamboanga City, April 2003
Conflict
Operation Freedom Eagle (2002–2017) Part of the civil conflict in the Philippines, Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terror Location: Philippines U . Marines fire M240 machine gun from Humvee in Zamboanga City, April 2003
Allies
Philippines United States
Opponent(s)
Islamic State – East Asia Province Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Islamic State of Lanao Moro Islamic Liberation Front Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory The Operation targeted the various jihadist terror groups operating in the Philippines U . military personnel were advising and assisting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Southern Philippines In 2014, the CIA had sent its elite paramilitary officers from their Special Activities Division to hunt down and kill or captur
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Iraq War (2003–2011) Part of the Iraqi conflict and the war on terror Location: Iraq U . soldiers at the Hands of Victory monument in Baghdad, May 2009.
Iraq War (2003–2011) Part of the Iraqi conflict and the war on terror Location: Iraq U . soldiers at the Hands of Victory monument in Baghdad, May 2009.
Conflict
Iraq War (2003–2011) Part of the Iraqi conflict and the war on terror Location: Iraq U . soldiers at the Hands of Victory monument in Baghdad, May 2009.
Allies
Post-invasion (2003–2011) USF-I: (2010–2011) United States MNF–I: (2003–2009) United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Poland Spain Italy Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary South Korea Japan Philippines Singapore and others Local forces:  Iraq  Kurdistan Region Awakening Council Invasion phase (2003)
Opponent(s)
Post-invasion (2003–2011) Al-Qaeda in Iraq Islamic Army in Iraq Islamic State of Iraq Mahdi Army Naqshbandi Army Hamas of Iraq Jaysh al-Mujahideen 1920 Revolution Brigades Jamaat Ansar al-Sunna Invasion phase (2003) Republic of Iraq MEK
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result Invasion and occupation of Iraq, based on belief that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction Overthrow of Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party government Establishment of democratic elections and formation of new Shia-led government Capture and execution of Saddam Hussein Search for weapons of mass destruction has
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US intervention in the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict (2003) Part of the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict, the Iraq War, and the war on terror Location: Kurdistan Region, Iraq Green Berets, CIA SAD agents and CTG after defeating Ansar al-Islam jihadists during Operation Viking Hammer, March 2003.
US intervention in the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict (2003) Part of the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict, the Iraq War, and the war on terror Location: Kurdistan Region, Iraq Green Berets, CIA SAD agents and CTG after defeating Ansar al-Islam jihadists during Operation Viking Hammer, March 2003.
Conflict
US intervention in the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict (2003) Part of the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict, the Iraq War, and the war on terror Location: Kurdistan Region, Iraq Green Berets, CIA SAD agents and CTG after defeating Ansar al-Islam jihadists during Operation Viking Hammer, March 2003.
Allies
United States CIA Local forces: Kurdistan Region Peshmerga Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit
Opponent(s)
Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan Ansar al-Islam in Kurdistan Kurdistan Islamic Group Kurdistan Islamic Movement
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory U . intervention against jihadists in Iraqi Kurdistan Region Ansar al-Islam, a radical Islamist group with ties to al-Qaeda in northern Iraq was eliminated End of the Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan The operation secured the northern front for allied forces during the invasion of Iraq The US-led occupation of Iraq resulted in the
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009)
Bawean incident (2003) Location: Indonesia Two F/A-18C Hornets from USS Carl Vinson photographed by an Indonesian Air Force B737-200 over the sea off Lombok Island, July 2003.
Bawean incident (2003) Location: Indonesia Two F/A-18C Hornets from USS Carl Vinson photographed by an Indonesian Air Force B737-200 over the sea off Lombok Island, July 2003.
Conflict
Bawean incident (2003) Location: Indonesia Two F/A-18C Hornets from USS Carl Vinson photographed by an Indonesian Air Force B737-200 over the sea off Lombok Island, July 2003.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Indonesia
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result F/A-18 Hornet jammed Indonesian F-16B, but another F/A-18 Hornet was successfully locked by Indonesian Air Force F-16B. Resolved with signals and communication US Carrier Strike Group leaves Indonesian territory Indonesia filed a diplomatic complaint to the United States
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009)
US intervention in the War in North-West Pakistan (2004–2018) Part of the Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the War in Afghanistan, Pakistan–United States skirmishes, and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . MQ-1 Predator drones typically used in covert bombing operations in Pakistan.
US intervention in the War in North-West Pakistan (2004–2018) Part of the Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the War in Afghanistan, Pakistan–United States skirmishes, and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . MQ-1 Predator drones typically used in covert bombing operations in Pakistan.
Conflict
US intervention in the War in North-West Pakistan (2004–2018) Part of the Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the War in Afghanistan, Pakistan–United States skirmishes, and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . MQ-1 Predator drones typically used in covert bombing operations in Pakistan.
Allies
Pakistan United States Supported by: United Kingdom
Opponent(s)
Taliban Pakistani Taliban TNSM Haqqani network al-Qaeda Lashkar-e-Islam Foreign Mujahideen Uzbek Islamic Movement Turkistan Islamic Party Islamic State affiliates
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory U . intervention against jihadists in Pakistan 430 drone strikes confirmed Destruction of numerous insurgent camps and safe havens 81 high-level insurgent leaders and thousands of low-level insurgents killed Deaths of Afghan Taliban head Akhtar Mansour, and successive Pakistani Taliban heads Baitullah Mehsud and Hakimullah Meh
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Second US Intervention in the Somali Civil War (2007–present) Part of the war on terror, Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) and the Somali Civil War Location: Somalia U . Marines establish security positions at Baledogle Airfield in Somalia, December 2020.
Second US Intervention in the Somali Civil War (2007–present) Part of the war on terror, Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) and the Somali Civil War Location: Somalia U . Marines establish security positions at Baledogle Airfield in Somalia, December 2020.
Conflict
Second US Intervention in the Somali Civil War (2007–present) Part of the war on terror, Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) and the Somali Civil War Location: Somalia U . Marines establish security positions at Baledogle Airfield in Somalia, December 2020.
Allies
United States Supported by: Ethiopia Somalia Puntland African Union missions: AUSSOM (2025–present) Djibouti Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Uganda ATMIS (2022–2024) Burundi Djibouti Ethiopia Kenya Uganda AMISOM (2007–2022) Burundi Djibouti Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Nigeria Sierra Leone Uganda
Opponent(s)
Islamic Courts Union al-Shabaab al-Qaeda Alleged support: Iran North Korea Hizbul Islam Islamic State in Somalia
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing U . intervention against jihadists in Somalia U . backed Ethiopian invasion and rise of Al-Shabaab (2006–2009) Numerous U . drone strikes targeting al-Shabaab and Islamic State – Somalia Province African Union Intervention (2007–2022) Kenyan intervention (2011–2012) Newly formed federal government established in 2012 SEAL Team Six o
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Pakistan–US skirmishes (2008–2012) Part of the War in Afghanistan and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . Army soldiers and Afghan border police walk along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, January 2013
Pakistan–US skirmishes (2008–2012) Part of the War in Afghanistan and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . Army soldiers and Afghan border police walk along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, January 2013
Conflict
Pakistan–US skirmishes (2008–2012) Part of the War in Afghanistan and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . Army soldiers and Afghan border police walk along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, January 2013
Allies
United States Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Opponent(s)
Pakistan
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result A series of lethal military clashes and airstrikes occurred along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border The U . pursued militants across the border, while Pakistan viewed these incursions as violations of its national sovereignty In June 2008, a U . airstrike killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops The peak of the conflict o
Presidents of the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
NATO Operation Ocean Shield (2009–2016) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) Location: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, Arabian Sea and Red Sea A tall plume of black smoke rises from a destroyed pirate vessel that was struck by USS Farragut, March 2010.
NATO Operation Ocean Shield (2009–2016) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) Location: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, Arabian Sea and Red Sea A tall plume of black smoke rises from a destroyed pirate vessel that was struck by USS Farragut, March 2010.
Conflict
NATO Operation Ocean Shield (2009–2016) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) Location: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, Arabian Sea and Red Sea A tall plume of black smoke rises from a destroyed pirate vessel that was struck by USS Farragut, March 2010.
Allies
NATO United States Belgium Canada Denmark Germany Greece Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Turkey United Kingdom Non-NATO forces: Australia China Colombia India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Oman Pakistan Peru Philippines Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea T
Opponent(s)
Somali pirates
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory The anti-piracy operation follows the earlier NATO Operation Allied Protector, which was primarily defensive and focused on providing escorts NATO's contribution to Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa American and foreign hostages were rescued by the U . Navy and SEAL Team Six from Somali pirates In 2007, North Korean cr
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
International intervention in Libya (2011) Part of the First Libyan Civil War and the Arab Spring Location: Libya U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to base from a mission in Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn, March 2011.
International intervention in Libya (2011) Part of the First Libyan Civil War and the Arab Spring Location: Libya U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to base from a mission in Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn, March 2011.
Conflict
International intervention in Libya (2011) Part of the First Libyan Civil War and the Arab Spring Location: Libya U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to base from a mission in Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn, March 2011.
Allies
NATO United States Belgium Bulgaria Canada Denmark France Greece Italy Netherlands Norway Romania Spain Turkey United Kingdom Non-NATO forces: Jordan Qatar Sweden United Arab Emirates Libyan opposition: Anti-Gaddafi forces
Opponent(s)
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Armed Forces Pro-Gaddafi militias Mercenaries (alleged)
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory The intervention primarily undertaken to protect civilians from widespread and systematic attacks by Muammar Gaddafi's forces, as authorized by the UN Security Council Start of US-led military operation codnamed Operation Odyssey Dawn to impose a no-fly zone for Libyan government forces Effective no-fly zone established Operatio
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
Operation Observant Compass (2011–2017) Part of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency and war on terror Location: Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic U . Marine Sgt. Joseph Bergeron, a task force combat engineer, explains combat marksmanship tactics to a group of Ugandan soldiers, February 2
Operation Observant Compass (2011–2017) Part of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency and war on terror Location: Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic U . Marine Sgt. Joseph Bergeron, a task force combat engineer, explains combat marksmanship tactics to a group of Ugandan soldiers, February 2
Conflict
Operation Observant Compass (2011–2017) Part of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency and war on terror Location: Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic U . Marine Sgt. Joseph Bergeron, a task force combat engineer, explains combat marksmanship tactics to a group of Ugandan soldiers, February 2
Allies
United States Supported by: Uganda Democratic Republic of the Congo South Sudan Central African Republic
Opponent(s)
Lord's Resistance Army
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory U . military operation against Christian extremist group Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in central Africa About 100 U . Special Forces, mostly Green Berets, were sent to the region to provide elite tactical support Founder and leader of the LRA Joseph Kony goes into hiding In 2014, senior LRA commander Dominic Ongwen surrenders t
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Benghazi attack and subsequent US raids in Libya (2012, 2014, 2017) Part of the Factional violence in Libya, the Libyan crisis, Arab Spring, and the Aftermath of the Libyan civil war Location: Libya Map showing locations of U . mission (main compound) and annex at the time of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Benghazi attack and subsequent US raids in Libya (2012, 2014, 2017) Part of the Factional violence in Libya, the Libyan crisis, Arab Spring, and the Aftermath of the Libyan civil war Location: Libya Map showing locations of U . mission (main compound) and annex at the time of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Conflict
Benghazi attack and subsequent US raids in Libya (2012, 2014, 2017) Part of the Factional violence in Libya, the Libyan crisis, Arab Spring, and the Aftermath of the Libyan civil war Location: Libya Map showing locations of U . mission (main compound) and annex at the time of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Ansar al-Sharia Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (Alleged)
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result Coordinated attack against two U . government facilities in Benghazi in 2012 US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, USFS officer Sean Smith and two Military Contractors killed in action Both U . facilities were destroyed and abandoned Subsequent capture of perpetrators Delta Force captures Ahmed Abu Khattala south of Be
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US military intervention in Niger (2013–2024) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Juniper Shield), the war on terror, the Jihadist insurgency in Niger and the War in the Sahel Location: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger U . and Nigerien soldiers training, April 2018.
US military intervention in Niger (2013–2024) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Juniper Shield), the war on terror, the Jihadist insurgency in Niger and the War in the Sahel Location: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger U . and Nigerien soldiers training, April 2018.
Conflict
US military intervention in Niger (2013–2024) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Juniper Shield), the war on terror, the Jihadist insurgency in Niger and the War in the Sahel Location: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger U . and Nigerien soldiers training, April 2018.
Allies
United States Supported by: Niger (until coup d'état) France Training: European Union Canada Belgium Germany Italy
Opponent(s)
Al-Qaeda Nusrat al-Islam ISIL Islamic State – West Africa Province Islamic State in the Greater Sahara Boko Haram
Result for the United States and its Allies
Failure in suppressing jihadists U . intervention against jihadists in Niger and in the Sahel region of Africa The French intervention known as Operation Barkhane targeted jihadists in Niger and neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso (2014-2022) U . support with intelligence, airlift, refueling and logistics The French withdrawal from the Sahel afte
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US Capture of the MV Morning Glory (2014) Location: Mediterranean Sea The oil tanker was seized by a U . Navy SEAL team and USS Roosevelt.
US Capture of the MV Morning Glory (2014) Location: Mediterranean Sea The oil tanker was seized by a U . Navy SEAL team and USS Roosevelt.
Conflict
US Capture of the MV Morning Glory (2014) Location: Mediterranean Sea The oil tanker was seized by a U . Navy SEAL team and USS Roosevelt.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Libyan Rebels
Result for the United States and its Allies
US victory MV Morning Glory and 3 rebels captured Vessel handed over to Libyan authorities
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, the War in Iraq, and the Islamic State insurgency in Iraq Location: Iraq U . soldiers use a rooftop as an observation post, during the Battle of Mosul in Iraq, March 2017.
US-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, the War in Iraq, and the Islamic State insurgency in Iraq Location: Iraq U . soldiers use a rooftop as an observation post, during the Battle of Mosul in Iraq, March 2017.
Conflict
US-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, the War in Iraq, and the Islamic State insurgency in Iraq Location: Iraq U . soldiers use a rooftop as an observation post, during the Battle of Mosul in Iraq, March 2017.
Allies
CJTF–OIR United States Australia Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Italy Jordan Morocco Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom Turkey and others Local forces: Iraq Iraqi Armed Forces ISOF IrAF Nineveh Plain Protection Units Peshmerga
Opponent(s)
Islamic State Of Iraq and The Levant White Flags Iran
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Iraq Tens of thousands of ISIL fighters killed 14,616 U . and allied airstrikes on ISIL positions in Iraq Heavy damage dealt to ISIL forces; military defeat in Iraq Iraq declares military victory against ISIL on 9 December 2017 Low-intensity ISIL insurgency following De
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Syria (2014–2026) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war, and the Syrian conflict Location: Syria U . 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment troops conduct area reconnaissance patrol in Syria, February 2021.
US intervention in Syria (2014–2026) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war, and the Syrian conflict Location: Syria U . 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment troops conduct area reconnaissance patrol in Syria, February 2021.
Conflict
US intervention in Syria (2014–2026) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war, and the Syrian conflict Location: Syria U . 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment troops conduct area reconnaissance patrol in Syria, February 2021.
Allies
Against Ba'athist regime: United States Turkey Against jihadists: CJTF–OIR United States Turkey United Kingdom France Canada Bahrain Belgium Germany Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Qatar Morocco Australia Netherlands Denmark Italy and others Local forces: (against Ba'athist regime and jihadists) Free Syrian
Opponent(s)
Ba'athist regime: Ba'athist Syria Supported by: Russia Wagner group Interbrigades Iran Liwa Fatemiyoun Hezbollah Islamic Resistance in Iraq Popular Mobilization Forces Kata'ib Hezbollah Liwa Zainebiyoun Jihadists: (against Global Coalition, Ba'athist regime and Syrian opposition) Islamic Front Syrian Salvation Government Ah
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory US Intervention against jihadists Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Syria 19,786+ U . and allied airstrikes, over 16,000 hitting ISIL positions Thousands of ISIS targets destroyed and thousands more militants captured or killed Deployment of U . Marines and Special Forces in 2015 ISIL lose Mosul and Ra
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US intervention in Saudi Arabian–led operations in Yemen (2015–2021) Part of the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war, Yemeni civil war and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Location: Yemen USS Theodore Roosevelt participating in the naval blockade of Yemen during Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm, April 2015
US intervention in Saudi Arabian–led operations in Yemen (2015–2021) Part of the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war, Yemeni civil war and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Location: Yemen USS Theodore Roosevelt participating in the naval blockade of Yemen during Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm, April 2015
Conflict
US intervention in Saudi Arabian–led operations in Yemen (2015–2021) Part of the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war, Yemeni civil war and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Location: Yemen USS Theodore Roosevelt participating in the naval blockade of Yemen during Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm, April 2015
Allies
Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bahrain Kuwait Qatar Egypt Jordan Morocco Sudan Senegal Supported by: United States United Kingdom France Canada Germany Local forces: Cabinet of Yemen Yemen Armed Forces (pro-Hadi) Yemeni Air Force Popular Resistance
Opponent(s)
Revolutionary Committee/Supreme Political Council Houthi movement Yemen Armed Forces Yemeni Republican Guard Supported by: Iran Syria North Korea Qatar Russia Hezbollah Cuba Eritrea Oman Libya
Result for the United States and its Allies
Failure in suppressing Houthis Saudi-led coalition forces intervene in Yemen in 2015 to restore the internationally recognized Yemen government United States supported the Saudi Arabian-led intervention primarily through arms sales, technical assistance and intelligence The U . Navy has actively participated in the Saudi-led naval blockade, which
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Libya (2015–2019) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror and the Second Libyan Civil War Location: Libya An AV-8B Harrier II aboard USS Wasp taking part in Operation Odyssey Lightning, August 2016.
US intervention in Libya (2015–2019) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror and the Second Libyan Civil War Location: Libya An AV-8B Harrier II aboard USS Wasp taking part in Operation Odyssey Lightning, August 2016.
Conflict
US intervention in Libya (2015–2019) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror and the Second Libyan Civil War Location: Libya An AV-8B Harrier II aboard USS Wasp taking part in Operation Odyssey Lightning, August 2016.
Allies
United States United Kingdom France Jordan Local forces: Libya Government of National Accord
Opponent(s)
ISIL in Libya Wilayah al-Tarabulus Wilayah al-Fizan Wilayah Barqah Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Result for the United States and its Allies
US-allied victory Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Libya Thousands of ISIL targets destroyed ISIL-held territory recaptured; presence minimized Withdrawal of U . ground forces from Libya
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
US–Iran naval incident (2016) Location: Persian Gulf A U . Navy riverine command boat in the Persian Gulf.
US–Iran naval incident (2016) Location: Persian Gulf A U . Navy riverine command boat in the Persian Gulf.
Conflict
US–Iran naval incident (2016) Location: Persian Gulf A U . Navy riverine command boat in the Persian Gulf.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Iran
Result for the United States and its Allies
Failed leadership Two U . Navy patrol boats entered Iranian waters near Farsi Island due to navigational errors Iranian naval forces intercepted the vessels and detained 10 U . sailors Iranian authorities recorded the lead U . officer stating, "It was a mistake. That was our fault and we apologize for our mistake" The apology was broadcast acro
Presidents of the United States
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
SEAL Team Six operation in North Korea (2019) Part of the Korean conflict Location: North Korea SEAL Team Six reached shore of North Korea by SEAL Delivery Vehicle.
SEAL Team Six operation in North Korea (2019) Part of the Korean conflict Location: North Korea SEAL Team Six reached shore of North Korea by SEAL Delivery Vehicle.
Conflict
SEAL Team Six operation in North Korea (2019) Part of the Korean conflict Location: North Korea SEAL Team Six reached shore of North Korea by SEAL Delivery Vehicle.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
North Korea
Result for the United States and its Allies
Operation failed Covert mission by SEAL Team Six to plant a listening device, to intercept communications from North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, to provide U . president Donald Trump with better intelligence ahead of summit in Vietnam A Navy SEAL mission in North Korea was aborted after a deadly encounter with fishermen
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Nigeria hostage rescue (2020) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, the Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria The hostage rescue operation was conducted by SEAL Team Six.
Nigeria hostage rescue (2020) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, the Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria The hostage rescue operation was conducted by SEAL Team Six.
Conflict
Nigeria hostage rescue (2020) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, the Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria The hostage rescue operation was conducted by SEAL Team Six.
Allies
United States Supported by: Nigeria Niger
Opponent(s)
Gunmen
Result for the United States and its Allies
US victory U . Navy SEALs rescued an American citizen, Philip Walton, who had been kidnapped from his home in neighboring Niger Six of the seven captors were killed
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Russo-Ukrainian war (U . involvement) (2022–present) Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War Location: Ukraine, Russia and Black Sea U . soldiers load an M777 howitzer onto a C-17 Globemaster III for its shipment to Ukraine at March Air Reserve Base, April 2022.
Russo-Ukrainian war (U . involvement) (2022–present) Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War Location: Ukraine, Russia and Black Sea U . soldiers load an M777 howitzer onto a C-17 Globemaster III for its shipment to Ukraine at March Air Reserve Base, April 2022.
Conflict
Russo-Ukrainian war (U . involvement) (2022–present) Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War Location: Ukraine, Russia and Black Sea U . soldiers load an M777 howitzer onto a C-17 Globemaster III for its shipment to Ukraine at March Air Reserve Base, April 2022.
Allies
Ukraine Support and Participation by: United States Supplied by: 54 countries
Opponent(s)
Russia Donetsk PR Luhansk PR Belarus North Korea
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, escalating the conflict that began in 2014 The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II Large scale of critical U . and NATO military aid to Ukraine U . Army have trained thousands members of the Ukrainian armed forces U . aided Ukraine with int
Presidents of the United States
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Prosperity Guardian (2023–2025) Part of the Red Sea crisis, Middle Eastern crisis, and the Yemeni civil war Location: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Yemen Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with destroyer USS Laboon involved in Operation Prosperity Guardian together with French frigate Forbin and Italian aircraft carrier Cavour from
Operation Prosperity Guardian (2023–2025) Part of the Red Sea crisis, Middle Eastern crisis, and the Yemeni civil war Location: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Yemen Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with destroyer USS Laboon involved in Operation Prosperity Guardian together with French frigate Forbin and Italian aircraft carrier Cavour from
Conflict
Operation Prosperity Guardian (2023–2025) Part of the Red Sea crisis, Middle Eastern crisis, and the Yemeni civil war Location: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Yemen Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with destroyer USS Laboon involved in Operation Prosperity Guardian together with French frigate Forbin and Italian aircraft carrier Cavour from
Allies
United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Denmark Greece Netherlands Norway Bahrain Singapore Sri Lanka Supported by: Seychelles Operation Poseidon Archer: United States United Kingdom Operation Rough Rider: United States United Kingdom Support and Participation by: Israel
Opponent(s)
Houthi Yemen (SPC) Ansar Allah
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result US-led multinational coalition formed in December 2023 to respond to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea United States declares Red Sea conflict with Houthis as largest naval battle since World War II In February 2024, European Union launched own "purely defensive" naval mission Operation Aspides to protec
Presidents of the United States
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Gaza war (U . involvement) (2024–present) Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Gaza Strip and Israel The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group and USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean amid Gaza war, November 2023.
Gaza war (U . involvement) (2024–present) Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Gaza Strip and Israel The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group and USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean amid Gaza war, November 2023.
Conflict
Gaza war (U . involvement) (2024–present) Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Gaza Strip and Israel The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group and USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean amid Gaza war, November 2023.
Allies
Israel Supported by: United States Popular Forces
Opponent(s)
Hamas Supported by:  Palestinian Islamic Jihad  Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine  Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades Palestinian Mujahideen Movement Palestinian Freedom Movement Popular Resistance Committees PLFP-GC Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades Jaysh al-Ummah
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing Israel launched military action in Gaza in response to a large-scale, coordinated attack by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers to the Eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel Large scale of U . military aid to Israel Humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza from the United
Presidents of the United States
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2024–present) Part of the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the Middle Eastern crisis, and the Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war Location: Israel, Lebanon and Syria Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter at its base before launching attacks on targets in Lebanon, September 2024.
Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2024–present) Part of the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the Middle Eastern crisis, and the Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war Location: Israel, Lebanon and Syria Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter at its base before launching attacks on targets in Lebanon, September 2024.
Conflict
Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2024–present) Part of the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the Middle Eastern crisis, and the Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war Location: Israel, Lebanon and Syria Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter at its base before launching attacks on targets in Lebanon, September 2024.
Allies
Israel Supported by: United States
Opponent(s)
Hezbollah Supported by: Amal Islamic Group SSNP-L Hamas PIJ Popular Resistance Committees  Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Islamic Resistance in Iraq Ansar Allah  Iran  Syria (until 2024) Islamic Azz Brigades
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing Israel launched invasion of Lebanon to neutralize the threats posed by Hezbollah at its northern border Limited U . involvement in 2024 U . helped shoot down Hezbollah missiles U . aided Israel with intelligence in attacks on Hezbollah Israeli operations in Lebanon compelled the group to end its involvement in the Gaza war Hassan Nasr
Presidents of the United States
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Twelve-Day War (2025) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Iran, Israel and West Bank U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft was used in airstrikes against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Twelve-Day War (2025) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Iran, Israel and West Bank U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft was used in airstrikes against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Conflict
Twelve-Day War (2025) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Iran, Israel and West Bank U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft was used in airstrikes against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Allies
Israel United States
Opponent(s)
Iran Ansar Allah
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result Israel attacked Iran mainly to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons Limited U . involvement at the beginning of the war U . has helped shoot down Iranian missiles Direct U . intervention commenced after a short period of conflict United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites under the code name Operation Midnig
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Southern Spear (2025–present) Part of the crisis in Venezuela, the 2026 Cuban crisis, the Ecuadorian conflict, the war on cartels and the war on terror Location: Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Venezuela and Ecuador Two U . Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly in formation during Operation Southern Spear, October 2025.
Operation Southern Spear (2025–present) Part of the crisis in Venezuela, the 2026 Cuban crisis, the Ecuadorian conflict, the war on cartels and the war on terror Location: Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Venezuela and Ecuador Two U . Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly in formation during Operation Southern Spear, October 2025.
Conflict
Operation Southern Spear (2025–present) Part of the crisis in Venezuela, the 2026 Cuban crisis, the Ecuadorian conflict, the war on cartels and the war on terror Location: Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Venezuela and Ecuador Two U . Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly in formation during Operation Southern Spear, October 2025.
Allies
United States Ecuador Supported by: Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago El Salvador United Kingdom
Opponent(s)
Operation in Venezuela: Venezuela Cartel of the Suns (alleged) Cuba Supported by: Russia Colombia (alleged) Operation in Ecuador: Organized crime groups, notably Los Choneros Comandos de la Frontera
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing On August 2025, the U . president Donald Trump, authorised the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels, whom he designated as narco-terrorists U . military buildup in the Caribbean Tensions between the United States and Venezuela U . strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and in the Paci
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US Embassy Shooting in Haiti (2025) Part of the Haitian conflict and the Haitian crisis Location: Haiti An aerial view of the U . Embassy in Port-au-Prince.
US Embassy Shooting in Haiti (2025) Part of the Haitian conflict and the Haitian crisis Location: Haiti An aerial view of the U . Embassy in Port-au-Prince.
Conflict
US Embassy Shooting in Haiti (2025) Part of the Haitian conflict and the Haitian crisis Location: Haiti An aerial view of the U . Embassy in Port-au-Prince.
Allies
United States
Opponent(s)
Haitian Gangsters
Result for the United States and its Allies
US victory In November 2025, the U . Marines repelled a significant armed assault on the embassy complex in Port-au-Prince after suspected gang members opened fire on the facility The U . Embassy defended Gangsters repelled
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US strikes in Nigeria (2025) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
US strikes in Nigeria (2025) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
Conflict
US strikes in Nigeria (2025) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
Allies
United States Nigeria
Opponent(s)
Islamic State Lakurawa Bandits
Result for the United States and its Allies
Inconclusive/Other Result In December 2025, the U . launched strikes on Islamic states targets in the Sokoto State in joint cooperation with and on behalf of the government of Nigeria U . Defense Secretary stated that the strikes were related to stopping the killings of Christians in Nigeria The effectiveness of the strikes was questioned
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Iran War (2026) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis and Iran–United States crisis Location: Iran, Indian Ocean Numerous U . aircraft sit on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 2026.
Iran War (2026) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis and Iran–United States crisis Location: Iran, Indian Ocean Numerous U . aircraft sit on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 2026.
Conflict
Iran War (2026) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis and Iran–United States crisis Location: Iran, Indian Ocean Numerous U . aircraft sit on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 2026.
Allies
United States Israel Attacked by Iran: Azerbaijan Bahrain Iraq Kurdistan Region Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkiye United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Akrotiri and Dhekelia British Indian Ocean Territory
Opponent(s)
Iran Hezbollah Houthis Popular Mobilization Forces Islamic Resistance in Iraq Attacked by Israel: Islamic Group Hamas Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Result for the United States and its Allies
Ongoing Failure of Iran–United States negotiations to reach a nuclear peace agreement United States military buildup in the Middle East U . forces attacked Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile infrastructure as part of a campaign to degrade its strategic capabilities Strikes on multiple targets in Iran Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran a
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Attack on the US consulate in Karachi (2026) Part of Pro-Iranian protests during the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran and Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan Location: Pakistan U . Consulate in Karachi.
Attack on the US consulate in Karachi (2026) Part of Pro-Iranian protests during the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran and Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan Location: Pakistan U . Consulate in Karachi.
Conflict
Attack on the US consulate in Karachi (2026) Part of Pro-Iranian protests during the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran and Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan Location: Pakistan U . Consulate in Karachi.
Allies
United States Pakistan
Opponent(s)
Armed Shia Muslim protesters
Result for the United States and its Allies
US victory On March 1, 2026 a group of Shia protestors, protesting the Iran War breached the walls and attacked the United States consulate in Karachi The U . Marine Security Guards opened fire, killing 10–16 protesters and injuring over 60 Pakistan Rangers and Sindh Police dispersed the crowd
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
2026 United States strikes in Nigeria (2026) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
2026 United States strikes in Nigeria (2026) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
Conflict
2026 United States strikes in Nigeria (2026) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
Allies
United States Nigeria
Opponent(s)
Islamic State West Africa Province
Result for the United States and its Allies
US victory Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants eliminated Subsequent airstrike on West Africa Province units the following day
Presidents of the United States
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Conflict
Allies
Opponent(s)
Result for the United States and its Allies
Presidents of the United States
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Part of the war on terror and the Afghan conflict Location: Afghanistan U . Army soldiers, prepare to board a Ch-47 Chinook helicopter before an air assault into a valley near Do Ab Village, Nuristan province in Afghanistan, May 2011.
Post-invasion (2001–2021) RS: (2015–2021) United States United Kingdom Germany Italy Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Turkey Georgia Australia New Zealand and others ISAF: (2001–2014) United States United Kingdom Canada Austria Germany Italy Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Turkey Georgia Singapore
Post-invasion (2001–2021) Taliban Haqqani network Taliban splinter groups Mullah Dadullah Front Fidai Mahaz al-Qaeda Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Islamic State – Khorasan Province Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Supported by: Hezb-e-Islami Gulbuddin Islamic Jihad Union Turkistan Islamic Party Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Pakistani T
Taliban victory United States invasion of Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Destruction of al-Qaeda and Taliban militant training camps (2001) Fall of the Taliban government (2001) and Establishment of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Human rights violations at Guantánamo Bay detention camp Start of Taliban insurgency
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Yemen (2002–present) Part of the war on terror and the Yemeni civil war Location: Yemen U . MQ-9 Predator commonly used in drone strikes in Yemen.
United States
Al-Qaeda Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Ansar al-Sharia Al-Qaeda Emirate in Yemen Aden-Abyan Islamic Army Hadrami Domestic Council faction Al-Dhahab tribesmen Supported by: Al-Shabaab Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent Al-Nusra Front Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Military of ISIL Wila
Ongoing U . intervention against jihadists in Yemen 379 drone strikes confirmed Numerous al-Qaeda bases in the Arabian Peninsula destroyed More than 1,500 militants confirmed killed U . Navy SEALs conducted hostage rescue operations in 2014 Two military raids in Hathla and Yakla in 2017 In 2022, the Biden administration confirmed that small
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Freedom Eagle (2002–2017) Part of the civil conflict in the Philippines, Operation Enduring Freedom and the war on terror Location: Philippines U . Marines fire M240 machine gun from Humvee in Zamboanga City, April 2003
Philippines United States
Islamic State – East Asia Province Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Islamic State of Lanao Moro Islamic Liberation Front Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
US-allied victory The Operation targeted the various jihadist terror groups operating in the Philippines U . military personnel were advising and assisting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the Southern Philippines In 2014, the CIA had sent its elite paramilitary officers from their Special Activities Division to hunt down and kill or captur
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Iraq War (2003–2011) Part of the Iraqi conflict and the war on terror Location: Iraq U . soldiers at the Hands of Victory monument in Baghdad, May 2009.
Post-invasion (2003–2011) USF-I: (2010–2011) United States MNF–I: (2003–2009) United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Poland Spain Italy Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary South Korea Japan Philippines Singapore and others Local forces: Iraq Kurdistan Region Awakening Council Invasion phase (2003)
Post-invasion (2003–2011) Al-Qaeda in Iraq Islamic Army in Iraq Islamic State of Iraq Mahdi Army Naqshbandi Army Hamas of Iraq Jaysh al-Mujahideen 1920 Revolution Brigades Jamaat Ansar al-Sunna Invasion phase (2003) Republic of Iraq MEK
Inconclusive/Other Result Invasion and occupation of Iraq, based on belief that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction Overthrow of Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party government Establishment of democratic elections and formation of new Shia-led government Capture and execution of Saddam Hussein Search for weapons of mass destruction has
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US intervention in the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict (2003) Part of the Iraqi Kurdistan conflict, the Iraq War, and the war on terror Location: Kurdistan Region, Iraq Green Berets, CIA SAD agents and CTG after defeating Ansar al-Islam jihadists during Operation Viking Hammer, March 2003.
United States CIA Local forces: Kurdistan Region Peshmerga Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit
Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan Ansar al-Islam in Kurdistan Kurdistan Islamic Group Kurdistan Islamic Movement
US-allied victory U . intervention against jihadists in Iraqi Kurdistan Region Ansar al-Islam, a radical Islamist group with ties to al-Qaeda in northern Iraq was eliminated End of the Islamic Emirate of Kurdistan The operation secured the northern front for allied forces during the invasion of Iraq The US-led occupation of Iraq resulted in the
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009)
Bawean incident (2003) Location: Indonesia Two F/A-18C Hornets from USS Carl Vinson photographed by an Indonesian Air Force B737-200 over the sea off Lombok Island, July 2003.
United States
Indonesia
Inconclusive/Other Result F/A-18 Hornet jammed Indonesian F-16B, but another F/A-18 Hornet was successfully locked by Indonesian Air Force F-16B. Resolved with signals and communication US Carrier Strike Group leaves Indonesian territory Indonesia filed a diplomatic complaint to the United States
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009)
US intervention in the War in North-West Pakistan (2004–2018) Part of the Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the War in Afghanistan, Pakistan–United States skirmishes, and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . MQ-1 Predator drones typically used in covert bombing operations in Pakistan.
Pakistan United States Supported by: United Kingdom
Taliban Pakistani Taliban TNSM Haqqani network al-Qaeda Lashkar-e-Islam Foreign Mujahideen Uzbek Islamic Movement Turkistan Islamic Party Islamic State affiliates
US-allied victory U . intervention against jihadists in Pakistan 430 drone strikes confirmed Destruction of numerous insurgent camps and safe havens 81 high-level insurgent leaders and thousands of low-level insurgents killed Deaths of Afghan Taliban head Akhtar Mansour, and successive Pakistani Taliban heads Baitullah Mehsud and Hakimullah Meh
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Second US Intervention in the Somali Civil War (2007–present) Part of the war on terror, Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) and the Somali Civil War Location: Somalia U . Marines establish security positions at Baledogle Airfield in Somalia, December 2020.
United States Supported by: Ethiopia Somalia Puntland African Union missions: AUSSOM (2025–present) Djibouti Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Uganda ATMIS (2022–2024) Burundi Djibouti Ethiopia Kenya Uganda AMISOM (2007–2022) Burundi Djibouti Ethiopia Ghana Kenya Nigeria Sierra Leone Uganda
Islamic Courts Union al-Shabaab al-Qaeda Alleged support: Iran North Korea Hizbul Islam Islamic State in Somalia
Ongoing U . intervention against jihadists in Somalia U . backed Ethiopian invasion and rise of Al-Shabaab (2006–2009) Numerous U . drone strikes targeting al-Shabaab and Islamic State – Somalia Province African Union Intervention (2007–2022) Kenyan intervention (2011–2012) Newly formed federal government established in 2012 SEAL Team Six o
George W. Bush (January 20, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Pakistan–US skirmishes (2008–2012) Part of the War in Afghanistan and the war on terror Location: Pakistan U . Army soldiers and Afghan border police walk along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, January 2013
United States Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Pakistan
Inconclusive/Other Result A series of lethal military clashes and airstrikes occurred along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border The U . pursued militants across the border, while Pakistan viewed these incursions as violations of its national sovereignty In June 2008, a U . airstrike killed 11 Pakistani paramilitary troops The peak of the conflict o
George W. Bush (October 7, 2001 – January 20, 2009) Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
NATO Operation Ocean Shield (2009–2016) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa) Location: Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel, Arabian Sea and Red Sea A tall plume of black smoke rises from a destroyed pirate vessel that was struck by USS Farragut, March 2010.
NATO United States Belgium Canada Denmark Germany Greece Italy Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Turkey United Kingdom Non-NATO forces: Australia China Colombia India Indonesia Japan Malaysia New Zealand Oman Pakistan Peru Philippines Russia Saudi Arabia Seychelles Singapore South Africa South Korea T
Somali pirates
US-allied victory The anti-piracy operation follows the earlier NATO Operation Allied Protector, which was primarily defensive and focused on providing escorts NATO's contribution to Operation Enduring Freedom – Horn of Africa American and foreign hostages were rescued by the U . Navy and SEAL Team Six from Somali pirates In 2007, North Korean cr
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
International intervention in Libya (2011) Part of the First Libyan Civil War and the Arab Spring Location: Libya U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft returns to base from a mission in Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Dawn, March 2011.
NATO United States Belgium Bulgaria Canada Denmark France Greece Italy Netherlands Norway Romania Spain Turkey United Kingdom Non-NATO forces: Jordan Qatar Sweden United Arab Emirates Libyan opposition: Anti-Gaddafi forces
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Armed Forces Pro-Gaddafi militias Mercenaries (alleged)
US-allied victory The intervention primarily undertaken to protect civilians from widespread and systematic attacks by Muammar Gaddafi's forces, as authorized by the UN Security Council Start of US-led military operation codnamed Operation Odyssey Dawn to impose a no-fly zone for Libyan government forces Effective no-fly zone established Operatio
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
Operation Observant Compass (2011–2017) Part of the Lord's Resistance Army insurgency and war on terror Location: Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan and the Central African Republic U . Marine Sgt. Joseph Bergeron, a task force combat engineer, explains combat marksmanship tactics to a group of Ugandan soldiers, February 2
United States Supported by: Uganda Democratic Republic of the Congo South Sudan Central African Republic
Lord's Resistance Army
US-allied victory U . military operation against Christian extremist group Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in central Africa About 100 U . Special Forces, mostly Green Berets, were sent to the region to provide elite tactical support Founder and leader of the LRA Joseph Kony goes into hiding In 2014, senior LRA commander Dominic Ongwen surrenders t
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Benghazi attack and subsequent US raids in Libya (2012, 2014, 2017) Part of the Factional violence in Libya, the Libyan crisis, Arab Spring, and the Aftermath of the Libyan civil war Location: Libya Map showing locations of U . mission (main compound) and annex at the time of the 2012 Benghazi attack.
United States
Ansar al-Sharia Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (Alleged)
Inconclusive/Other Result Coordinated attack against two U . government facilities in Benghazi in 2012 US Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, USFS officer Sean Smith and two Military Contractors killed in action Both U . facilities were destroyed and abandoned Subsequent capture of perpetrators Delta Force captures Ahmed Abu Khattala south of Be
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US military intervention in Niger (2013–2024) Part of the Operation Enduring Freedom (Operation Juniper Shield), the war on terror, the Jihadist insurgency in Niger and the War in the Sahel Location: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger U . and Nigerien soldiers training, April 2018.
United States Supported by: Niger (until coup d'état) France Training: European Union Canada Belgium Germany Italy
Al-Qaeda Nusrat al-Islam ISIL Islamic State – West Africa Province Islamic State in the Greater Sahara Boko Haram
Failure in suppressing jihadists U . intervention against jihadists in Niger and in the Sahel region of Africa The French intervention known as Operation Barkhane targeted jihadists in Niger and neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso (2014-2022) U . support with intelligence, airlift, refueling and logistics The French withdrawal from the Sahel afte
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US Capture of the MV Morning Glory (2014) Location: Mediterranean Sea The oil tanker was seized by a U . Navy SEAL team and USS Roosevelt.
United States
Libyan Rebels
US victory MV Morning Glory and 3 rebels captured Vessel handed over to Libyan authorities
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
US-led intervention in Iraq (2014–2021) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, the War in Iraq, and the Islamic State insurgency in Iraq Location: Iraq U . soldiers use a rooftop as an observation post, during the Battle of Mosul in Iraq, March 2017.
CJTF–OIR United States Australia Belgium Canada Denmark France Germany Italy Jordan Morocco Netherlands New Zealand United Kingdom Turkey and others Local forces: Iraq Iraqi Armed Forces ISOF IrAF Nineveh Plain Protection Units Peshmerga
Islamic State Of Iraq and The Levant White Flags Iran
US-allied victory Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Iraq Tens of thousands of ISIL fighters killed 14,616 U . and allied airstrikes on ISIL positions in Iraq Heavy damage dealt to ISIL forces; military defeat in Iraq Iraq declares military victory against ISIL on 9 December 2017 Low-intensity ISIL insurgency following De
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Syria (2014–2026) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror, foreign involvement in the Syrian civil war, and the Syrian conflict Location: Syria U . 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment troops conduct area reconnaissance patrol in Syria, February 2021.
Against Ba'athist regime: United States Turkey Against jihadists: CJTF–OIR United States Turkey United Kingdom France Canada Bahrain Belgium Germany Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Qatar Morocco Australia Netherlands Denmark Italy and others Local forces: (against Ba'athist regime and jihadists) Free Syrian
Ba'athist regime: Ba'athist Syria Supported by: Russia Wagner group Interbrigades Iran Liwa Fatemiyoun Hezbollah Islamic Resistance in Iraq Popular Mobilization Forces Kata'ib Hezbollah Liwa Zainebiyoun Jihadists: (against Global Coalition, Ba'athist regime and Syrian opposition) Islamic Front Syrian Salvation Government Ah
US-allied victory US Intervention against jihadists Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Syria 19,786+ U . and allied airstrikes, over 16,000 hitting ISIL positions Thousands of ISIS targets destroyed and thousands more militants captured or killed Deployment of U . Marines and Special Forces in 2015 ISIL lose Mosul and Ra
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US intervention in Saudi Arabian–led operations in Yemen (2015–2021) Part of the Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil war, Yemeni civil war and the Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict Location: Yemen USS Theodore Roosevelt participating in the naval blockade of Yemen during Saudi Arabia's Operation Decisive Storm, April 2015
Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bahrain Kuwait Qatar Egypt Jordan Morocco Sudan Senegal Supported by: United States United Kingdom France Canada Germany Local forces: Cabinet of Yemen Yemen Armed Forces (pro-Hadi) Yemeni Air Force Popular Resistance
Revolutionary Committee/Supreme Political Council Houthi movement Yemen Armed Forces Yemeni Republican Guard Supported by: Iran Syria North Korea Qatar Russia Hezbollah Cuba Eritrea Oman Libya
Failure in suppressing Houthis Saudi-led coalition forces intervene in Yemen in 2015 to restore the internationally recognized Yemen government United States supported the Saudi Arabian-led intervention primarily through arms sales, technical assistance and intelligence The U . Navy has actively participated in the Saudi-led naval blockade, which
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
US intervention in Libya (2015–2019) Part of the Operation Inherent Resolve, the War against the Islamic State, the war on terror and the Second Libyan Civil War Location: Libya An AV-8B Harrier II aboard USS Wasp taking part in Operation Odyssey Lightning, August 2016.
United States United Kingdom France Jordan Local forces: Libya Government of National Accord
ISIL in Libya Wilayah al-Tarabulus Wilayah al-Fizan Wilayah Barqah Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
US-allied victory Start of Operation Inherent Resolve against jihadists in Libya Thousands of ISIL targets destroyed ISIL-held territory recaptured; presence minimized Withdrawal of U . ground forces from Libya
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017) Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
US–Iran naval incident (2016) Location: Persian Gulf A U . Navy riverine command boat in the Persian Gulf.
United States
Iran
Failed leadership Two U . Navy patrol boats entered Iranian waters near Farsi Island due to navigational errors Iranian naval forces intercepted the vessels and detained 10 U . sailors Iranian authorities recorded the lead U . officer stating, "It was a mistake. That was our fault and we apologize for our mistake" The apology was broadcast acro
Barack Obama (January 20, 2009 – January 20, 2017)
SEAL Team Six operation in North Korea (2019) Part of the Korean conflict Location: North Korea SEAL Team Six reached shore of North Korea by SEAL Delivery Vehicle.
United States
North Korea
Operation failed Covert mission by SEAL Team Six to plant a listening device, to intercept communications from North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, to provide U . president Donald Trump with better intelligence ahead of summit in Vietnam A Navy SEAL mission in North Korea was aborted after a deadly encounter with fishermen
Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021)
Nigeria hostage rescue (2020) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, the Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria The hostage rescue operation was conducted by SEAL Team Six.
United States Supported by: Nigeria Niger
Gunmen
US victory U . Navy SEALs rescued an American citizen, Philip Walton, who had been kidnapped from his home in neighboring Niger Six of the seven captors were killed
Donald Trump (January 20, 2017 – January 20, 2021) Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Russo-Ukrainian war (U . involvement) (2022–present) Part of the Russo-Ukrainian War Location: Ukraine, Russia and Black Sea U . soldiers load an M777 howitzer onto a C-17 Globemaster III for its shipment to Ukraine at March Air Reserve Base, April 2022.
Ukraine Support and Participation by: United States Supplied by: 54 countries
Russia Donetsk PR Luhansk PR Belarus North Korea
Ongoing In February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of Ukraine, escalating the conflict that began in 2014 The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II Large scale of critical U . and NATO military aid to Ukraine U . Army have trained thousands members of the Ukrainian armed forces U . aided Ukraine with int
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Prosperity Guardian (2023–2025) Part of the Red Sea crisis, Middle Eastern crisis, and the Yemeni civil war Location: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Yemen Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower with destroyer USS Laboon involved in Operation Prosperity Guardian together with French frigate Forbin and Italian aircraft carrier Cavour from
United States United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada Denmark Greece Netherlands Norway Bahrain Singapore Sri Lanka Supported by: Seychelles Operation Poseidon Archer: United States United Kingdom Operation Rough Rider: United States United Kingdom Support and Participation by: Israel
Houthi Yemen (SPC) Ansar Allah
Inconclusive/Other Result US-led multinational coalition formed in December 2023 to respond to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea United States declares Red Sea conflict with Houthis as largest naval battle since World War II In February 2024, European Union launched own "purely defensive" naval mission Operation Aspides to protec
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Gaza war (U . involvement) (2024–present) Part of the Gaza–Israel conflict, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Gaza Strip and Israel The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group and USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean amid Gaza war, November 2023.
Israel Supported by: United States Popular Forces
Hamas Supported by: Palestinian Islamic Jihad Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades Palestinian Mujahideen Movement Palestinian Freedom Movement Popular Resistance Committees PLFP-GC Abdul al-Qadir al-Husseini Brigades Jaysh al-Ummah
Ongoing Israel launched military action in Gaza in response to a large-scale, coordinated attack by Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers to the Eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel Large scale of U . military aid to Israel Humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza from the United
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2024–present) Part of the Hezbollah–Israel conflict, the Middle Eastern crisis, and the Iran–Israel conflict during the Syrian civil war Location: Israel, Lebanon and Syria Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter at its base before launching attacks on targets in Lebanon, September 2024.
Israel Supported by: United States
Hezbollah Supported by: Amal Islamic Group SSNP-L Hamas PIJ Popular Resistance Committees Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine Islamic Resistance in Iraq Ansar Allah Iran Syria (until 2024) Islamic Azz Brigades
Ongoing Israel launched invasion of Lebanon to neutralize the threats posed by Hezbollah at its northern border Limited U . involvement in 2024 U . helped shoot down Hezbollah missiles U . aided Israel with intelligence in attacks on Hezbollah Israeli operations in Lebanon compelled the group to end its involvement in the Gaza war Hassan Nasr
Joe Biden (January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025) Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Twelve-Day War (2025) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis Location: Iran, Israel and West Bank U . B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft was used in airstrikes against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Israel United States
Iran Ansar Allah
Inconclusive/Other Result Israel attacked Iran mainly to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons Limited U . involvement at the beginning of the war U . has helped shoot down Iranian missiles Direct U . intervention commenced after a short period of conflict United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites under the code name Operation Midnig
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Operation Southern Spear (2025–present) Part of the crisis in Venezuela, the 2026 Cuban crisis, the Ecuadorian conflict, the war on cartels and the war on terror Location: Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Venezuela and Ecuador Two U . Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers fly in formation during Operation Southern Spear, October 2025.
United States Ecuador Supported by: Dominican Republic Trinidad and Tobago El Salvador United Kingdom
Operation in Venezuela: Venezuela Cartel of the Suns (alleged) Cuba Supported by: Russia Colombia (alleged) Operation in Ecuador: Organized crime groups, notably Los Choneros Comandos de la Frontera
Ongoing On August 2025, the U . president Donald Trump, authorised the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels, whom he designated as narco-terrorists U . military buildup in the Caribbean Tensions between the United States and Venezuela U . strikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and in the Paci
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US Embassy Shooting in Haiti (2025) Part of the Haitian conflict and the Haitian crisis Location: Haiti An aerial view of the U . Embassy in Port-au-Prince.
United States
Haitian Gangsters
US victory In November 2025, the U . Marines repelled a significant armed assault on the embassy complex in Port-au-Prince after suspected gang members opened fire on the facility The U . Embassy defended Gangsters repelled
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
US strikes in Nigeria (2025) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, Nigerian bandit conflict, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
United States Nigeria
Islamic State Lakurawa Bandits
Inconclusive/Other Result In December 2025, the U . launched strikes on Islamic states targets in the Sokoto State in joint cooperation with and on behalf of the government of Nigeria U . Defense Secretary stated that the strikes were related to stopping the killings of Christians in Nigeria The effectiveness of the strikes was questioned
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Iran War (2026) Part of the Middle Eastern crisis and Iran–United States crisis Location: Iran, Indian Ocean Numerous U . aircraft sit on the flight deck of USS Abraham Lincoln in support of Operation Epic Fury, February 2026.
United States Israel Attacked by Iran: Azerbaijan Bahrain Iraq Kurdistan Region Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkiye United Arab Emirates United Kingdom Akrotiri and Dhekelia British Indian Ocean Territory
Iran Hezbollah Houthis Popular Mobilization Forces Islamic Resistance in Iraq Attacked by Israel: Islamic Group Hamas Palestinian Islamic Jihad
Ongoing Failure of Iran–United States negotiations to reach a nuclear peace agreement United States military buildup in the Middle East U . forces attacked Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile infrastructure as part of a campaign to degrade its strategic capabilities Strikes on multiple targets in Iran Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran a
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
Attack on the US consulate in Karachi (2026) Part of Pro-Iranian protests during the 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran and Anti-American sentiment in Pakistan Location: Pakistan U . Consulate in Karachi.
United States Pakistan
Armed Shia Muslim protesters
US victory On March 1, 2026 a group of Shia protestors, protesting the Iran War breached the walls and attacked the United States consulate in Karachi The U . Marine Security Guards opened fire, killing 10–16 protesters and injuring over 60 Pakistan Rangers and Sindh Police dispersed the crowd
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)
2026 United States strikes in Nigeria (2026) Part of the Boko Haram insurgency, the war on terror, and war against the Islamic State Location: Nigeria
United States Nigeria
Islamic State West Africa Province
US victory Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and several of his lieutenants eliminated Subsequent airstrike on West Africa Province units the following day
Donald Trump (January 20, 2025 – Incumbent)

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  2. Enforcing UNSC Resolution 1973
  3. The Wagner group fought the United States directly during the Battle of Khasham in 2018
  4. Israeli attacks in July 2024, September 2024, December 2024, January 2025 and May 2025
  5. The UK helped US the seize Russian-flagged Marineratanker. The Royal Air Force provided extra surveillance and navy refu
  6. On December 16, 2025 Trump declared that he would be designating the Maduro regime a terrorist organization in tandem wi
  7. While the involvement of various Venezuelan government and military officials with drug cartels has been documented, ind
  8. 20,000–25,000 Cuban mercenaries in Venezuela. 32 Cuban fighters killed during the 2026 United States strikes in Venezuel
  9. See American involvement
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