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Why the U.S. Ordered Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria

The U.S. launched airstrikes against Islamic State‑linked militants in northwest Nigeria after weeks of warnings from President Trump about extremist attacks—particularly those he said targeted innocent Christians. The operation was carried out with Nigeria’s cooperation, using shared intelligence to hit hostile forces and curb rising violence.