Good morning! It’s February 2, 2025, and your Sunday briefing is here with the latest news in defense and global affairs. Here’s what’s happening today.

US Airstrikes Take Out Senior ISIS Planner in Somalia

The US military carried out airstrikes on ISIS targets in Somalia early Saturday, targeting a senior ISIS attack planner and his recruits in the Golis Mountains.

US President Donald Trump announced the strikes on Truth Social, making it clear that terrorists who threaten America will be hunted down.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that multiple ISIS operatives were killed, with no civilian casualties reported.

Somali military sources backed the claim, stating that the missiles precisely hit their targets and likely took out key terrorist leaders, including foreign fighters.

While ISIS operates in Somalia, its presence is much smaller than Al-Shabaab’s. However, intelligence suggests its influence is growing.

Trump sent a blunt message following the attack: “WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!”—leaving no doubt about the administration’s stance on counterterrorism.