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The United States and Israel collaborated on military strikes against Iran over the weekend, marking a significant escalation after the Trump administration had previously sought diplomatic solutions regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Despite President Donald Trump’s campaign assurances of avoiding new conflicts, his second term has witnessed several military actions, including these recent strikes.
Alongside the latest operations, Trump authorized a previous assault in June 2025, which targeted Iran’s critical nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
The intent behind these strikes was to disable key components of Iran’s nuclear capabilities, amid rising concerns that the nation was nearing the development of a nuclear weapon.
Iran (June 2025)
In a separate military action, the Trump administration also targeted the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
The strikes were meant to target Iran’s main nuclear facilities and came after warnings that the country could be close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Venezuela (January 2026)
The Trump administration bombed the capital city of Caracas and captured President Nicolás Maduro in the strike.
Somalia (February 2025 – present)
The Trump administration has been conducting strikes in Somalia to target ISIS and al-Shabaab. There have been more than 100 strikes launched, mostly using drones.
Yemen (March 2025 – May 2025)
The military conducted a series of air and naval strikes aimed at Houthis in Yemen who were targeting commercial and military ships in the Red Sea.
The U.S. signed a ceasefire with the Houthis in May of 2025.
Iraq (March 2025)
The military conducted a strike in Iraq, killing Abdallah “Abu Khadijah” Malli Musiha al-Rifai, the second in command for ISIS.
The Caribbean (September 2025 – present)
The U.S. has been targeting alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean, conducting more than 45 strikes.
Nigeria (December 2025)
The U.S. conducted strikes against ISIS affiliates in Nigeria. The Trump administration has stated that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted, though militant groups also target moderate Muslims in the country.
Syria (December 2025)
The U.S. struck Syria after two U.S. soldiers and a translator were killed in Palmyra.