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July 22, 2026
Trump Administration Considers Military Strikes in Mali Against JNIM
- The U.S. is weighing military action against the al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM in Mali.
- This consideration follows a series of deadly attacks by JNIM, including a recent assault on Mali's defense minister.
- If approved, this would expand the list of nations targeted by U.S. military strikes under Trump's administration.
2 Sources
- Trump considers military strikes in Mali — which would be the 8th country he’s attacked this termJul 22, 2026 at 7:48 PM · Independent
- Trump mulling military strikes on Mali militant group: ReportJul 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM · The Hill