Countries At War Right Now

2001-Present

The U.S. launched its offensive against this nation in 2001 following 9/11 to oust the Taliban regime, which it accused of shielding al Qaeda.

2003-Present

While Saddam Hussein was toppled within weeks, the U.S. remains heavily involved in conflict with this nation.

2011-Present

A bloody civil war in this nation helped give rise to the growth of ISIS. The U.S., Russia, Turkey, Iran and France have all been major players.

2015-Present

The U.S. has been aiding the Saudi Arabia-backed Arab coalition supporting this country's president against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

1991-Present

The U.S. continues to support this nation's government along with Kenya, it's southern neighbor, in attempting to counter the terrorist threat of al Qaeda and al-Shabab.

2009-Present

This nation, Africa’s most populous country, has been fighting an internal war to stymie the rise of the Boko Haram terrorist group. .

2013-Present

Conflict in the world’s newest country has led to more than 50,000 people being killed and a further 1.6 million displaced since fighting broke out in 2013.

2014-Present

Europe’s bloodiest conflict in two decades began with protests in this nation that led to the ouster of pro-Russian President Viktor Yanukovych.

2011-Present

An uprising in this nation as part of the Arab Spring in 2011 led to the ouster and death of Col. Moammar Gadhafi, with help from the U.S. and NATO allies.

2016-Present

Hostilities over the disputed region of Kashmir have already been at the heart of two wars fought between these nations.