Newshour - US says it launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
Download US says it launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria
Nigeria's foreign minister has said US strikes against the Islamic State group were nothing to do with a particular religion, despite Donald Trump's assertions. He said that the attacks targeted militants killing Nigerians- irrespective of their faith.
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(Photo: The US defence department posted a short video that appears to show a missile being launched from a military vessel. Credit: US Department of Defense)
Published on Friday, 26th December 2025.
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