Bangladesh, Feb. 2 -- In a significant show of force, US President Donald Trump has ordered a series of airstrikes targeting Islamic State (IS) militants in Somalias Bari region. The strikes, carried out in the Golis Mountains, reportedly resulted in the deaths of multiple militants, including a senior IS attack planner. The Pentagon, in its initial assessment, confirmed that no civilians were harmed in the operation.

This military action underscores Trumps commitment to an aggressive counterterrorism strategy, signaling a return to direct engagement in Africas ongoing fight against jihadist groups. His administration framed the strikes as a decisive response to threats against the United States and its allies, reinforcing Trumps image a...