US and Allies Launch Large-Scale Strikes Against Islamic State in Syria After Deadly Attack on Americans
In response to a recent attack that killed three American citizens, including two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the United States and its allies have launched a "large-scale" operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group in Syria. The strikes targeted ISIS fighters throughout the country, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was deemed necessary after the deadly attack on December 13.
According to US Central Command, the attack in Palmyra was carried out by a lone gunman from ISIS, marking the first such incident since the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The area, home to UNESCO-listed ancient ruins, had been previously controlled by jihadist fighters.
The strikes in Syria follow a previous round of operations last month, which saw dozens of ISIS targets hit as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. The US and Jordan are working together on the operation, with the aim of combating the terrorist group's presence in the country.
ISIS still maintains a significant presence in Syria, particularly in the vast desert regions, despite being ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international airstrikes and other support in 2014.
The decision to launch strikes against ISIS comes after US President Donald Trump initially ordered the withdrawal of American troops from Syria during his first term. However, he eventually left them in place, and the Pentagon has since announced plans to reduce the number of personnel in Syria over the coming months.
This latest development highlights the ongoing efforts by the US and its allies to combat ISIS and stabilize the region.
In response to a recent attack that killed three American citizens, including two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the United States and its allies have launched a "large-scale" operation against the Islamic State (ISIS) jihadist group in Syria. The strikes targeted ISIS fighters throughout the country, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was deemed necessary after the deadly attack on December 13.
According to US Central Command, the attack in Palmyra was carried out by a lone gunman from ISIS, marking the first such incident since the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The area, home to UNESCO-listed ancient ruins, had been previously controlled by jihadist fighters.
The strikes in Syria follow a previous round of operations last month, which saw dozens of ISIS targets hit as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. The US and Jordan are working together on the operation, with the aim of combating the terrorist group's presence in the country.
ISIS still maintains a significant presence in Syria, particularly in the vast desert regions, despite being ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international airstrikes and other support in 2014.
The decision to launch strikes against ISIS comes after US President Donald Trump initially ordered the withdrawal of American troops from Syria during his first term. However, he eventually left them in place, and the Pentagon has since announced plans to reduce the number of personnel in Syria over the coming months.
This latest development highlights the ongoing efforts by the US and its allies to combat ISIS and stabilize the region.
. I mean, can't we just talk things out instead of resorting to airstrikes? My youngest was playing with toys that looked like bombs today and he started crying because he thought they were real 
. It's hard enough for them to understand what's going on in Syria without us putting them in harm's way too.
. They're the ones who have been suffering for so long, and we should be working towards their well-being, not just our own sense of security.
. Can't we strive for that instead?
. and let's not forget all the civilians caught in the crossfire... how many lives do we need to lose before we say enough is enough? 
been saying it for years, international cooperation is key, but when does that happen? 
also, what's with all the lone gunman nonsense, ISIS isn't going anywhere without some serious pushback 
maybe its just a case of trying 2 do everything 2 stop every attack? 
I mean, come on, 3 Americans dead and now we're launching a large-scale operation against ISIS? It's like they're trying to make it worse for themselves... I know we need to protect our people, but can't we just try to work with other countries to take down the terrorists instead of going in guns blazing? 
I'm actually kinda glad that something's being done about this ISIS situation... like, we've been hearing about their presence in Syria for ages now, so at least there's some momentum going on. And I guess it's also a good sign that the US is working with Jordan - those two countries have a history of cooperation, right? 
Plus, it's not all bad that ISIS is still holding out in those desert regions - I mean, if they were totally defeated, who'd be left to keep an eye on things and make sure no new extremist groups form? 
So yeah, I'm cautiously optimistic about this whole thing! 
. And btw, 2014 was like forever ago, can't we move forward with a new plan or something? 
that the us is taking action against islamic state in syria, those 3 americans who lost their lives deserved justice 
. and to think that there's still this terrorist group lingering around in syria 
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. It's clear that they're not going to let ISIS get away with what happened recently. And I gotta say, Operation Hawkeye Strike has been pretty effective so far, hitting dozens of targets last month 
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I'm not sure why they're still targeting ISIS in Syria after all these years... like, what's left to destroy? 
I'm actually kinda glad they're taking action against ISIS, you know? Like, it's a super complex situation and there's no easy way out, but at least someone is trying to address the problem head-on. And let's be real, those three American citizens who got killed were total heroes, and their families deserve some justice too