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US launches strikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, Trump says
- 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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In collaboration with Nigeria.
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Allegedly, the attack was at the request of the Nigerian government. In November, Washington had threatened with military intervention to protect Christians.
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