Summary
President Donald Trump has launched military actions against multiple countries, including Iran and Venezuela, since returning to office in 2025. These actions have resulted in numerous casualties and have been criticized as violations of international law. The Trump administration also claims its operations target terrorism and drug trafficking.
Key Facts
- President Trump initiated attacks on Iran that killed at least 201 people, aiming for regime change.
- The U.S. and Israel conducted joint operations in Iran during a 12-day war.
- The military actions against Iran have been declared illegal under international law.
- In January 2026, U.S. forces attacked Venezuela, killing 83 people and abducting President Nicolas Maduro.
- Since September, the U.S. has conducted at least 45 strikes on drug trafficking boats in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Trump claims these boat strikes combat drug trafficking by labeling groups as terrorist organizations.
- In Nigeria, the Trump administration expanded military activities, deploying troops and executing air strikes.
- U.S. operations in Nigeria aim to counter what Trump described as genocidal actions against Christians.
