United States Armed Forces

The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. They are currently newsworthy due to their involvement in a joint military operation with Israel against Iran, commencing in late February/early March 2026. Recent developments include large-scale strikes across western Iran, targeting missile launchers, defense systems, and UAVs, as reported by the Israel Defense Forces. US General Dan Caine described the operation as a "massive, overwhelming attack across all domains of warfare." President Trump has stated the objective is to eliminate imminent threats from Iran, while promising further strikes. The US military's actions and their collaboration with Israel are significant due to the potential for escalation and broader regional conflict, as Iran has promised a "crushing" retaliation.