US Conducts Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Northwest Nigeria
On December 25, 2025, the United States launched airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria, specifically in Soboto State. The operation was announced by President Donald Trump on Truth Social, where he described the strikes as powerful and deadly against ISIS terrorists responsible for targeting and killing innocent Christians in the region.
A US official informed Reuters that the airstrikes were conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities, and multiple militant targets were reportedly killed during the operation. No further operational details have been released.
Nigeria, a secular nation with a population roughly divided between Muslims and Christians, has experienced ongoing violence in the area. Analysts note that the conflicts stem not only from religious tensions but also from broader issues such as land and water disputes, as well as kidnappings for ransom. President Trump has previously threatened significant US intervention to halt attacks on Christians in Nigeria, emphasizing the severity of the situation.
