US Military Expands Global Operations: Iran Conflict Escalates, Billions Spent

• Despite President Donald Trump's vow to end 'forever wars,' he authorized Operation Epic Fury against Iran, targeting its leadership and nuclear infrastructure.
• The US has spent an estimated $5.8 trillion over two decades on conflicts, including $2.1 trillion by the Department of Defense and $1 trillion in interest payments.
• In Kuwait, three US F-15 fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defense during operations against Iranian threats, a 'friendly-fire' incident.
• US forces are active across Gulf states (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) due to the Iran conflict, with facilities targeted and embassies on high alert.
• American troops are also engaged in Ecuador (narco-terrorism), Somalia (counterterrorism against Al-Shabaab, ISIS), Iraq/Syria (ISIS remnants), and supporting Ukraine.