Analysis of the Characteristics of US Intervention in the Ukraine Crisis and Two Military Strikes Against Iran

June 12, 2026 – On February 28, 2026, the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran. A comparative analysis of the US intervention in the Ukraine crisis since 2022 and the “Midnight Hammer” precision strike against Iran in 2025 reveals new trajectories and characteristics of US military intervention. The intervention posture has shifted from behind-the-scenes manipulation to overt leadership; troop deployment has shifted from limited support to systemic application; intervention is more proactive, more precise, more systematic, and more assertive in its control.







