**The Unsettling Connection: Can US-Israel Actions in Iran Trigger Violence in Nigeria?** In recent times, the world has witnessed a surge in violent attacks in various parts of the globe. One such incident that shook the United States was the Texas shooting. While the incident has been attributed to a lone gunman, experts are now pondering a more profound question: could the US and Israel's military actions against Iran be fuelling a rise in 'homegrown violence' in Nigeria and other countries? According to Javed Ali, an associate professor at the University of Michigan, the Texas shooting was not a coordinated attack by a foreign entity like Iran or Hezbollah, but rather a senseless act of violence perpetrated by an individual. However, this incident has brought to the fore the possibility that anger and frustration over US and Israeli actions in the Middle East could be triggering violent outbursts in unsuspecting communities. In Nigeria, where ethnic and religious tensions are already simmering, the implications of this scenario are grave. The country has experienced its fair share of violent attacks in recent years, with many cases attributed to extremist groups. But what if the root cause of these attacks lies not in the ideological differences between these groups, but in the simmering resentment of ordinary Nigerians towards foreign interventions in the Middle East? The US and Israel's military actions against Iran have been ongoing for years, with both countries justifying their actions as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. However, these actions have been met with widespread condemnation from the international community, including many Muslims who see these actions as an affront to their faith. In Nigeria, where a significant proportion of the population identifies as Muslim, this sentiment is likely to be particularly strong. As the world grapples with the complexities of global terrorism, it is essential to consider the role of foreign interventions in fuelling violent extremism. By acknowledging the potential link between US and Israeli actions in Iran and the rise of homegrown violence in Nigeria and other countries, we may be able to develop more effective strategies to prevent such attacks from occurring. Ultimately, it is only by understanding the root causes of these violent outbursts that we can hope to find a lasting solution to the scourge of terrorism.