The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia, marking the first operation under Trump’s second term. AP Images
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Trump orders airstrikes on ISIS in Somalia, targets senior leader

Alex Delia Deputy Managing Editor
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The U.S. military carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia, marking the first such operation under President Donald Trump’s second term. The strikes, which targeted a senior ISIS attack planner and other operatives in the Golis Mountains, were confirmed by the Pentagon on Saturday. Feb. 1.

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