Archive · 26 Dec 2025
US Strikes ISIS Militants in Nigeria
The United States launched a military strike against ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria.
President Donald Trump announced the operation on Christmas Day, saying it targeted groups that had been attacking Christian communities.
The strike was carried out at the request of Nigerian authorities.
Trump praised the operation as successful and warned against radical Islamic terrorism.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government stated that armed groups target both Muslims and Christians, and they are working with the US to combat these militant groups.
The US has conducted similar strikes in other countries, including Somalia, throughout 2025.
US launched military strikes against ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigerian authorities.
President Donald Trump announced the operation on Truth Social, targeting groups attacking Christian communities.
Trump praised the strikes as successful and warned against radical Islamic terrorism.
Nigerian government stated that armed groups target both Muslims and Christians and is working with the US to bolster forces against militants.
The US has conducted similar strikes in other countries, including Somalia, throughout 2025.
- Who
- US military, ISIS-linked militants, Nigerian authorities
- What
- Military strike against ISIS-linked militants
- When
- Christmas Day, 2025
- Where
- Northwest Nigeria
- Why
- In response to attacks on Christian communities and at the request of Nigerian authorities
- Location
- Northwest Nigeria
- Target
- ISIS-linked militants
- Requestor
- Nigerian authorities
- Announced By
- Donald Trump
- Platform
- Truth Social
- Date
- Christmas Day, 2025
- US Military Branch
- Department of War
- Nigerian Government Stance
- Armed groups target both Muslims and Christians
