Defense Secretary Hegseth reportedly signed the directive when he met with military leaders from U.S. Africa Command in Germany.
President Donald Trump has lifted restrictions on U.S. military commanders, giving them broader authority to authorize airstrikes and special operations raids beyond traditional battlefields, according to a CBS News report.
The move expands the range of potential targets for counterterrorism, according to U.S. officials familiar with the policy change.
Defense Secretary Pete hegseth signed a directive earlier this month that eases policy restrictions and reduces presidential oversight of airstrikes and special operations, while meeting with top U.S. Africa Command officials in Germany, according to a CBS News report.