The December 2025 U.S. airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Sokoto State established a recent precedent for direct military action, conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities using Tomahawk missiles from naval assets. Trader sentiment for any additional strikes by June 30, 2026, reflects ongoing counterterrorism priorities under the current administration, including protection of religious minorities and disruption of ISIS affiliates amid persistent violence in northwest Nigeria. No further qualifying strikes have occurred since December, but continued militant activity, diplomatic signals on cooperation, or shifts in regional threat assessments could alter probabilities. The implied consensus remains closely balanced due to uncertainty over escalation thresholds and Nigerian government consent requirements.