India, Jan. 3 -- Since returning to the White House in January 2025, President Donald Trump has significantly increased the US military footprint abroad. Despite promising peace and limited foreign intervention, the Trump administration has carried out over 600 overseas strikes this year, spanning Africa, the Middle East and South America.

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) indicates US forces have executed or partnered in 622 air and drone strikes across seven countries in 2025.

These countries include with operations targeting both terrorist organizations and controversially, state linked activities.

On December 25, the US launched strikes in Northwest Nigeria targeting ISIL affiliated groups in Sokoto...