Let's examine the specific regions where the U.S. conducted airstrikes.
Somalia, February 1, 2025
Just 12 days after Trump's inauguration, the aircraft carrier "Harry Truman" and its strike group, consisting of 16 F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, struck positions of the "Islamic State" in the Kal Miskaad mountains located in northern Somalia.
Yemen, March 15, 2025
On March 15, 2025, a new phase of operations against the Houthis began when the U.S. attacked military facilities of the "Ansar Allah" movement. During this operation, also involving the strike group of the aircraft carrier "Harry Truman," more than 1,100 targets were destroyed by early May. On May 6, the parties reached a ceasefire agreement.
Iran, June 22, 2025
On the night of June 22, U.S. Air Force and Navy struck three nuclear facilities in Iran. This event marked the first military operation by the U.S. against Tehran, conducted in support of Israel amid its military actions that began on June 13, and the retaliatory attacks from Iran.
Syria, December 19, 2025
In 2025, the U.S. continued operations against the "Islamic State" in Syria, which had started back in 2014 under Barack Obama. According to the U.S. Central Command, 80 operations were conducted this year in cooperation with Syrian forces. The most significant was Operation "Hawk Eye Strike," carried out on December 19 in conjunction with the Jordanian Air Force.
Nigeria, December 25, 2025
A joint military operation took place in Nigeria and the U.S. to combat terrorists in the northwest of the country. The U.S. president ordered a deadly strike to expel ISIS militants.
In early December, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a state of emergency due to mass kidnappings and initiated an additional recruitment drive for the Armed Forces and police.
Venezuela, January 3, 2026
Thus, Venezuela became the sixth country where the U.S. conducted airstrikes.
