New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The United States launched a "powerful and deadly" strike against ISIS (Islamic State group) in Nigeria, US President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday. He described IS as " terrorist scum" and accused the group of "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians."

Meanwhile, Nigeria's foreign ministry said the strikes were carried out as part of ongoing security cooperation with the United States, involving intelligence sharing and strategic coordination to target militant groups.

"This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes in the North West," the ministry said in a post on X.

Trump's recent accusations and actions against ISIS in Nigeria date ...