U.S. Strikes ISIS in Nigeria, Trump Announces
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President Donald Trump says the United States has carried out a military strike against the Islamic State (IS) group in Nigeria.
He described the operation as "powerful and deadly." The statement confirms the expansion of U.S. counter-terrorism efforts in West Africa.
The Islamic State's affiliate in the region, known as ISIS-West Africa, is active in Nigeria and neighboring countries. It is a major security threat.
No further details were provided about the timing, location, or results of the strike. The U.S. military has not yet released a statement.