The US says its military has carried out a massive strike against the Islamic State group (IS) in Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces in the country.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Operation Hawkeye Strike was aimed at eliminating IS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites. Fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery targeted multiple locations in central Syria, reportedly involving aircraft from Jordan.
Following the operation, President Donald Trump announced we are striking very strongly against IS strongholds, referencing a deadly IS ambush that occurred on December 13 in Palmyra, resulting in the deaths of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
Hegseth clarified that the operation represents a declaration of vengeance, asserting the United States' relentless pursuit of those targeting its citizens. He vowed that if Americans are attacked globally, they will face severe retaliation.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the airstrikes specifically targeted IS positions near Raqqa and Deir ez Zor, leading to the deaths of several IS fighters, including a prominent leader. While IS has not publicly acknowledged the strikes, US Central Command confirmed a large-scale military operation was underway...
The ongoing presence of US troops in Syria, established since 2015 to assist in anti-IS efforts, highlights the prolonged conflict against the regrouping of this terrorist organization, which the United Nations estimates still holds between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters across Syria and Iraq.}
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Operation Hawkeye Strike was aimed at eliminating IS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites. Fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery targeted multiple locations in central Syria, reportedly involving aircraft from Jordan.
Following the operation, President Donald Trump announced we are striking very strongly against IS strongholds, referencing a deadly IS ambush that occurred on December 13 in Palmyra, resulting in the deaths of two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
Hegseth clarified that the operation represents a declaration of vengeance, asserting the United States' relentless pursuit of those targeting its citizens. He vowed that if Americans are attacked globally, they will face severe retaliation.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the airstrikes specifically targeted IS positions near Raqqa and Deir ez Zor, leading to the deaths of several IS fighters, including a prominent leader. While IS has not publicly acknowledged the strikes, US Central Command confirmed a large-scale military operation was underway...
The ongoing presence of US troops in Syria, established since 2015 to assist in anti-IS efforts, highlights the prolonged conflict against the regrouping of this terrorist organization, which the United Nations estimates still holds between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters across Syria and Iraq.}
