The US and Iran are locked in an escalating military conflict following the assassination of Iran's supreme leader by the US and Israel in February 2026. After Iran allegedly shot down a US helicopter, the US launched strikes on Iranian defense systems and enforced a naval blockade, while Iran responded by attacking US regional bases. Despite an April ceasefire and ongoing negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program, President Donald Trump has promised further harsh military actions until Iran signs a deal that completely prohibits it from ever possessing nuclear weapons.