USS Abraham Lincoln Deployment

Trump administration deploys carrier strike group to Persian Gulf citing Iranian threats to U.S. forces and interests.

Iran Shoots Down U.S. Drone

Iran's IRGC shoots down a U.S. RQ-4A Global Hawk surveillance drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump calls off retaliatory strikes at the last moment.

Soleimani Killed in U.S. Airstrike

IRGC Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani killed by U.S. drone strike near Baghdad airport. Iran vows severe revenge.

Iran Strikes Al-Asad Air Base

Iran fires more than a dozen ballistic missiles at Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, hosting U.S. forces. Over 100 U.S. troops suffer traumatic brain injuries.

Tower 22 Attack — 3 U.S. Soldiers Killed

Iran-backed drone strike on Tower 22 base in Jordan kills three U.S. Army Reserve soldiers. U.S. attributes attack to Islamic Resistance in Iraq, backed by IRGC.

U.S. Retaliates Across Iraq and Syria

U.S. launches coordinated airstrikes on more than 85 targets across Iraq and Syria affiliated with Iran-backed militias in response to Tower 22.

Israeli Strike Kills IRGC Commanders in Damascus

Israeli airstrike on Iranian consulate in Damascus kills seven IRGC officers including Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, deepening regional escalation.

Iran's First Direct Attack on Israel

Iran launches over 300 drones and missiles directly at Israel — its first-ever direct attack. More than 99% intercepted by Israel, U.S., Jordan, and UK.

U.S. Airstrikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen

Trump administration launches sustained airstrike campaign against Houthi targets in Yemen following ongoing Red Sea shipping attacks. Iran denies directing Houthi operations.

Iran Strikes U.S. Assets in Gulf and Jordan — 2 Americans Killed

Iran strikes U.S. military assets in the Gulf and Jordan, killing two American soldiers — the action the U.S. declared a red line requiring direct kinetic retaliation.

U.S. Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Iran

U.S. forces conduct new round of airstrikes against Iran in direct retaliation for the deaths of two American soldiers killed in Jordan. No ceasefire framework exists.