of Iranian ballistic missiles fired at Kuwait on June 6 were intercepted
ACTIVE AUMF
0
current AUMFs clearly authorizing offensive strikes on Iran's energy sector
Escalation Ladder — Key Events
2018-05
U.S. Exits JCPOA
Trump withdraws from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and re-imposes sweeping sanctions, triggering a years-long 'maximum pressure' campaign.
diplomatic · severity 2/5
2020-01
Soleimani Assassination
U.S. drone strike kills IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani near Baghdad airport. Iran vows 'severe revenge.'
military · severity 5/5
2020-01
Iran Strikes Al-Asad Air Base
Iran fires 16 ballistic missiles at Al-Asad and Erbil bases in Iraq hosting U.S. troops. No U.S. fatalities; dozens of TBI cases reported.
military · severity 4/5
2023-10
Hamas Attacks Israel
Hamas launches unprecedented assault on southern Israel. Iran-backed proxy network mobilizes across the region in the months that follow.
regional · severity 5/5
2024-04
Israel Strikes Iranian Consulate in Damascus
Israeli airstrike kills IRGC commanders at Iran's consulate complex in Syria, a significant escalation of the shadow war.
military · severity 4/5
2024-04
Iran Launches Direct Strike on Israel
Iran fires more than 300 drones and missiles directly at Israel — the first-ever direct Iranian attack on Israeli territory. Intercepted by a U.S.-led coalition.
military · severity 5/5
2024-10
Iran Fires ~180 Ballistic Missiles at Israel
Second direct Iranian ballistic missile barrage against Israel, described by the Pentagon as 'largely ineffective' due to interceptions.
military · severity 5/5
2025-01
Trump Returns to Office
Trump restores 'maximum pressure' policy on Iran on day one, threatening new sanctions and military options if Iran advances its nuclear program.
diplomatic · severity 2/5
2026-06
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at Kuwait
Iran launches ballistic missiles at Kuwait, striking near facilities hosting U.S. military personnel. Missiles intercepted with no casualties. Among the first direct Iranian attacks on a U.S.-allied Gulf state.
military · severity 5/5
2026-06
Trump Threatens Iran Strike 'Tonight'
Trump posts on social media that the U.S. will hit Iran 'VERY HARD TONIGHT' and threatens to seize 'total control' of Iranian oil and gas, including Kharg Island.