Trump Orders US Strikes on ISIS Camps in Nigeria to Protect Christians
On Dec 26, 2025, President Trump ordered US strikes on ISIS camps in Nigeria, citing the protection of Christians as the primary motive for the escalation.
A new front has opened in the global war on terror. President Trump ordered precision strikes on ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria on December 26, 2025. The move marks a significant escalation of US military involvement in West Africa, justified by the administration's commitment to ending religious persecution.
Retaliation for Persecution
The administration stated that the strikes were a direct response to what it calls the systemic persecution of Christians in the region. According to reports from NPR, Trump claimed these actions were necessary to protect vulnerable believers from militant violence.
We won't stand by while innocent people are targeted for their faith. These strikes send a clear message to ISIS: the United States will act wherever its interests—and its values—are threatened.
Tactical Details and Regional Impact
The operation targeted specific training camps identified as ISIS strongholds. While the exact casualty count hasn't been confirmed, the mission utilized advanced drone technology to minimize collateral damage. This marks a shift from traditional counter-insurgency support to direct kinetic action by the US military on Nigerian soil.
Critics warn that linking military strikes so closely to religious defense could inflame sectarian tensions in a country already struggling with internal divisions. The Nigerian government has yet to release an official response regarding the violation of its airspace or the coordination of the attack.
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