"the strikes are a continuation of our conflict with [the Islamic State]. It's been, you know, around the world, Iraq, Syria. You're seeing it now in Nigeria."
"I told Nigeria, and I told the people around Nigeria, that if you do it, you're going to get hit."
"Trump had made it clear that the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end. He added that the defense department, which the Trump administration has rebranded the war department, is always ready, so [IS] found out tonight on Christmas. More to come."
Mike Turner said recent US strikes in Nigeria and Syria represent a continuation of US efforts against the Islamic State worldwide, citing past operations in Iraq and Syria. Turner denied the strikes signal a new second‑term approach to military force and said US policy remains consistent in defeating IS whether in Iraq, Syria, or Nigeria. The Pentagon launched a cruise missile strike on terrorist camps in north‑western Nigeria. President Trump described the action as a punitive message and warned Nigeria against persecuting Christians. US defense officials said the killing of innocent Christians must end and affirmed readiness to act with allies.
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