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Trump Orders Airstrikes on ISIS Leaders Hiding in Somali Caves

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Trump Orders Airstrikes on ISIS Leaders Hiding in Somali Caves

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On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump ordered precision airstrikes targeting senior ISIS leaders and their recruits hiding in caves in Somalia’s Golis mountains. The operation, coordinated with the Somali government, aimed to eliminate high-ranking ISIS figures responsible for planning attacks against the U.S. and its allies.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed the strikes successfully neutralized multiple ISIS operatives, significantly disrupting the group’s operations in the region. Trump emphasized the U.S. commitment to combating terrorism, stating, “We will find you, and we will kill you.”

This marks the first U.S. military action in Somalia during Trump’s second term, signaling a renewed focus on counterterrorism.