US Military Operations & Combat Roles: A Geographic Map from Iran to Africa
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US Military Expands Global Operations: Iran Conflict Escalates, Billions Spent
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Moneycontrol•04-03-2026, 17:09
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.