Summary
The article discusses how the United States has engaged in multiple military actions since 2001, including recent assaults on Iran under President Trump's administration. These actions have been costly both in financial terms and human lives, with the US spending trillions and causing significant casualties. Since 9/11, the US has bombed at least 10 countries as part of its foreign policy and military campaigns.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump has led military actions against Iran, targeting its leadership and infrastructure.
- Since 2001, the US has bombed at least 10 countries, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, Somalia, Libya, Syria, Venezuela, Nigeria, and Iran.
- The post-9/11 "war on terror" led to US military actions across several countries.
- These US-led wars have directly caused about 940,000 deaths according to Brown University.
- The total cost of US conflicts since 2001 is estimated to reach $8 trillion.
- The Afghanistan War (2001-2021) was the longest US conflict, causing many deaths and costing $2.26 trillion.
- The Iraq War (2003-2011) started over claims of weapons that were never found, leading to prolonged violence and significant costs.
