US says it delayed airstrike to give 'Christmas present' to terrorists
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 28/12/2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed that American airstrikes against suspected Islamic State (IS) militants in northwest Nigeria were intentionally delayed so they could be carried out around Christmas.Trump announced late Thursday that the United States had launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against IS fighters. In an interview with Politico, he said the decision on timing was his.“They were going to do it earlier,” Trump said. “And I said, ‘Nope, let’s give a Christmas present.’”The Nigerian government confirmed it cooperated with the United States on the operation through (…)
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