Nigeria-US Joint Airstrikes Target ISIS, Averting Unilateral Action

Nigeria collaborated with the United States on Christmas Day airstrikes against ISIS in its northwest, a move seen as averting potential unilateral U.S. military action. The strikes followed earlier threats from former President Trump over the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

• US conducted airstrikes against ISIS in northwest Nigeria on December 25, 2025.
• Nigeria cooperated, providing intelligence and formally approving the US operations.
• Cooperation seen as averting unilateral US military intervention previously threatened by Trump.
• Strikes targeted ISIS-linked groups in Sokoto State, including ISWAP.
• Nigerian government acknowledges joint operations but refutes claims of systematic Christian persecution.
• The US action followed President Trump's warnings regarding violence against Christians.

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