Overview of Major US Military Operations from 2001 to 2026

Over the past two decades, the US military has conducted diverse operations worldwide, including large-scale wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, targeted airstrikes in Iran and Syria, and special raids such as the 2026 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. These actions, often framed as counterterrorism or strategic efforts, have involved cooperation with regional partners like Ecuador and Jordan. Recent joint US-Israel strikes on Iranian targets have heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.