US forces conducted air strikes in Somalia, eliminating key members of the muslim State. president Donald Trump stressed that the targets were terrorists threatening the United States and their allies. The Somali authorities have expressed approval for the operation, recognising it as part of the fight against extremism.
On Saturday, American air force carried out precise strikes in northern Somalia, destroying targets related to the muslim State. defence Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that the attacks effectively undermined the group's ability to organize terrorist attacks. president Donald Trump stressed that no civilians were injured and the elimination of terrorists increased the safety of the US and their partners.
Reaction in Somalia and global consequences
Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohammad's office expressed gratitude for his support in the fight against terrorism. The Somali authorities considered the operation to be an crucial component of safety cooperation with the US. An anonymous government authoritative acknowledged that the impact of the attack was under assessment, but stressed that Somalia could not be a safe haven for terrorists.
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The political message of the Trump administration
The attacks in Somalia are also signal that the US does not intend to tolerate the threat of extremists. The Pentagon indicates that the operation is part of a broader strategy to destruct threats to national security. It was besides stressed that military action goes hand in hand with another Trump administration priorities specified as border protection and the global fight against terrorism.
Trump orders airstrikes on ISIS leaders in Somalia https://t.co/HeewpgTNrppic.twitter.com/vs1QqtJ0qG
— fresh York Post (@nypost) February 1, 2025Reuters/mn
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