US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria After Trump's Christian Persecution Warning

Former President Donald Trump announced US airstrikes against ISIS in northwest Nigeria, citing their targeting of Christians. AFRICOM confirmed the strikes, conducted with Nigerian cooperation, against multiple ISIS terrorists. Nigeria emphasized broader motives behind extremist violence affecting all communities.

• Donald Trump announced US airstrikes against ISIS in northwest Nigeria via Truth Social.
• Trump claimed strikes were in response to ISIS targeting and killing Christians.
• US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed strikes in Sokoto State, killing multiple terrorists.
• Operations were conducted at the request of and in coordination with Nigerian authorities.
• Nigerian officials noted extremist violence impacts both Christians and Muslims.
• Strikes followed Trump's prior warnings of military action over Christian persecution.

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