US EditionUS Strikes Islamic State in Nigeria Following Trump’s Warning Over Christian Killings
The U.S. conducted precise strikes targeting ISIS militants accused of killing Christians, following Nigeria's request amid escalating violence in the northwest region, officials said.
- On December 25, 2025, President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes on Islamic State targets in northwest Nigeria, calling the attacks `powerful and deadly` against ISIS fighters.
- Months earlier, Trump had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible action, framing strikes as retaliation for militants targeting Christian communities in Nigeria and the U.S. recently imposed visa restrictions.
- U.S. Africa Command said the strike was conducted at Nigeria's request and killed multiple ISIS militants, but the administration released no specifics on targets or casualties.
- The two countries have set up a joint security task force, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth thanked Nigeria for its support while Daniel Bwala emphasized Nigeria's sovereignty.
- Observers noted the U.S. has conducted intelligence-gathering flights since late November amid a conflict killing thousands and displacing millions, while Nigeria's government says both Christians and Muslims suffer extremist attacks.
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