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ISIS leadership crumbles under coordinated US strikes in Nigeria
The impotence of ISIS leadership has come under sharp focus in recent months, highlighting their growing vulnerabilities and exposure to targeted international efforts.
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Al-Fassel |
On December 25, 2025, the United States conducted strikes against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria in coordination with the Nigerian government.
Coordinated military efforts, supported by robust intelligence sharing, are successfully dismantling terrorist cells.
These precision strikes underscore the critical role of international partnerships in weakening extremist organizations and advancing global security.
The era of ISIS operating with impunity from remote safe havens is rapidly nearing its end.
US and Nigeria collaboration
The recent series of US airstrikes in Nigeria is a prime example of this successful strategy.
According to Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Abuja provided critical intelligence that assisted with the success of the strike.
This collaboration began after US surveillance missions mapped terrorist locations, allowing for targeted operations.
An initial assessment from the US Africa Command revealed multiple ISIS terrorists were killed in the ISIS camps.
This decisive action demonstrates how strategic partnerships and shared intelligence can effectively target and neutralize terrorist threats.
Intelligence collected from disillusioned members and recruits has been critical in shaping successful military missions such as this one.
It also exposed the limits of ISIS leadership, which has repeatedly failed to shield its members from desertion and external infiltration by intelligence agencies.
Intelligence exposes ISIS weaknesses
The success of these operations depends significantly on accurate, timely, and comprehensive intelligence analysis.
Information gathered through surveillance and inter-governmental cooperation allows coalition forces to identify and strike vulnerable targets.
By exploiting these weaknesses, the international coalition is systematically weakening ISIS networks.
This proactive approach, driven by actionable intelligence, is a cornerstone of the global effort to dismantle terrorist organizations and prevent their resurgence.
The successful strikes in Nigeria send a clear message that ISIS leadership can no longer guarantee safety for its fighters, undermining its authority and capabilities.