es — *there are verified, credible international news reports confirming that the United States, under President Donald Trump, has carried out military strikes on Nigerian soil — specifically airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL)-linked militant groups in northwest Nigeria. These reports are from multiple reputable news outlets and government statements. Al Jazeera+2Reuters+2
📌 What’s Happening (Verified & Reported)
🟡 U.S. military has conducted airstrikes in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that the U.S. launched “powerful and deadly” strikes targeting ISIS-linked militants in northwest Nigeria. AP News
🟡 Nigeria confirmed cooperation.
Nigeria’s government says it provided intelligence and coordinated with U.S. forces on the operation against Islamist militants. The Guardian
🟡 U.S. officials and defense forces acknowledged the action.
U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the strike and said it was done at the request of Nigerian authorities, with multiple extremists reported killed. Reuters
📰 Verified Sources Reporting This
Here are verified major news outlets covering the strikes:
Latest confirmed U.S. strikes in Nigeria by Trump (Dec 2025)
LIVE: Nigeria confirms US strikes on ISIL targets in its northwest
US says it struck Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria
US launches strikes against Islamic State group in Nigeria after attacks target Christians
U.S. launches strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria on Christmas Day, Trump says
Verified international media reports confirm that the United States, under Donald Trump, has carried out military airstrikes on Nigerian soil.
🔹 The strikes targeted Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL)-linked militant groups, not Nigerian civilians or government forces.
🔹 The operation reportedly took place in north-west Nigeria.
🔹 Nigerian authorities were aware of and coordinated with U.S. forces as part of counter-terrorism efforts.
⚠️ Important:
This was a joint counter-terrorism action, NOT an attack on Nigeria as a country.
📰 The reports have been covered by credible international news outlets including Reuters, AP News, Al Jazeera, and others.
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