Airstrikes
ISWAP defies US airstrikes, attacks Yobe communities
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Incoming reports indicate that ISWAP insurgents launched attacks on Ja Jibiri and Ladu villages in Yobe State on December 27, 2025, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto State. The raids resulted in injuries, an abduction, and looting of a health facility. Security forces remain on high alert amid ongoing efforts to track the militants.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reported a 700% spike in cryptocurrency outflows from Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, minutes after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran over the weekend. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and targeted key sites, prompting possible capital flight via digital assets. This event highlights cryptocurrencies' role in bypassing sanctions and banking restrictions in Iran.