President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have carried out “powerful and deadly” airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in northwest Nigeria, saying the operation aimed to curb militant attacks — especially those that he claims have targeted Christian communities. The strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities and were publicly shared on Trump’s social platform.
Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed ongoing security cooperation with the United States against terrorism threats, underscoring that the operation is part of broader joint efforts to tackle violent extremist groups — not a unilateral U.S. campaign.
🇳🇬 Diplomatic Tensions and Past U.S. Warnings
Earlier in 2025, Trump escalated pressure on Nigeria by placing it on a “watch list” over allegations of inadequate protection for Christians amid widespread violence — a move that prompted pushback from President Bola Tinubu, who called the characterization unfair.
The Trump administration also warned of potential military action and threatened to rethink U.S. aid unless Nigeria addressed these concerns — comments that triggered debate both within Nigeria and internationally about sovereignty and the framing of religious violence in the country.
🧠 Context and Reactions
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International and Domestic Response: Nigeria has expressed willingness to work with partners on terrorism while rejecting characterizations that frame all violence as religious persecution.
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Security Challenges in Nigeria: The country continues to face multi-front security threats, including Boko Haram and Islamic State–linked factions, making coordinated action with international partners a priority for Abuja.
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