Active Conflicts

The U.S. maintains an active global drone program, conducting ongoing strikes as part of its military operations.

Elite U.S. soldiers reportedly entered Caracas in early January 2026. The 2026 National Defense Strategy also outlines a commitment to providing credible military options against 'narco-terrorists' and taking decisive action in the Western Hemisphere, indicating active involvement or readiness for it.

The U.S. is providing significant non-combat support to Ukraine in its conflict against Russia. This includes extensive weapons, intelligence, and training support, with an extensive CIA presence, though no U.S. combat troops are directly involved.

The U.S. Navy is actively involved in naval combat operations in the Red Sea, protecting shipping from Houthi missile and drone attacks and conducting strikes on Houthi launch sites in Yemen.

The U.S. is conducting active combat operations in Somalia, primarily focused on counterterrorism efforts against al-Shabaab. These operations involve drone strikes, special operations raids, and training for partner forces.

The U.S. military is engaged in active operations against ISIS remnants in Iraq and Syria, which include ongoing counter-ISIS operations, advisory missions, and airstrikes.

The U.S. has been involved in a conflict with Iran, which escalated with joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on February 28, 2026, sparking the '2026 Iran war'. Although a peace deal was reportedly signed on June 14, 2026, ending a 108-day air/naval campaign, reports from July 20, 2026, indicate that the U.S. and Iran continue airstrikes, with an American servicemember recently killed.