Summary
President Donald Trump, during his second term, has conducted several military operations abroad, despite promising to end ongoing U.S. wars. Recent actions include joint strikes with Israel against Iran and operations in various countries such as Venezuela, Nigeria, and Somalia. Trump's military actions are being compared with those during the presidencies of Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
Key Facts
- President Trump returned to office in 2025 and has since launched multiple military operations.
- On February 28, 2026, the U.S. joined Israel in large-scale strikes against Iran.
- The Trump administration carried out military operations in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro.
- In December 2025, U.S. forces targeted ISIS-affiliated groups in northern Nigeria with missile and drone strikes.
- The U.S. also targeted drug-trafficking networks in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific starting in September 2025.
- During 2025, Trump increased airstrikes in Somalia against al-Shabab and ISIL affiliates.
- U.S. forces continued counter-ISIS operations in Iraq and Syria under Trump.
