The Islamic State (ISIS) remains a threat in the Middle East and other places – like Somalia, a nation with little or no effective government, mostly ruled by regional warlords. Some of those regional strongmen have made ISIS leaders feel welcome. The United States, under President Trump, is sending a new message: We know where you are, and we’re coming for you.
On Saturday, President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced an air strike on an ISIS leader in Somalia. My colleague Becca Lower brought us that news at the time:
See Related: Trump, Sec. Hegseth Announce US Made ‘Precision Air Strikes’ Against ISIS Leadership in Somalia
Becca writes:
The United States has conducted “precision air strikes” against at least one member of ISIS leadership in Somalia, according to statements released on Saturday from both President Donald Trump and…
