US President Donald Trump announced that the United States launched "powerful and deadly strikes" against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. This operation was coordinated with the Nigerian government.

• The strikes were carried out in Sokoto state.
• US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed gratitude for Nigerian support and cooperation.
• Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar confirmed it was a "joint operation" and did not rule out further strikes.
• President Trump had previously ordered military preparations in Nigeria to address Islamist militant groups and declared Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern."
• While President Trump claimed IS targets "innocent Christians," groups like Acled state that most victims of jihadist groups in Nigeria have been Muslims.