US Carries Out “Massive” Strike Against Islamic State in Syria

 The United States military has launched a major retaliatory strike against the Islamic State (IS) group in central Syria, in response to a deadly attack that killed three American citizens earlier this month, according to U.S. officials. �

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According to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation targeted more than 70 IS infrastructure and weapons sites across central Syria, using fighter jets, attack helicopters, rocket artillery systems, and over 100 precision-guided munitions. �

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The strikes were carried out late Friday as part of “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” which President Donald Trump and U.S. defense officials described as a strong retaliation — not the start of a new war — against extremist militants who attacked U.S. and allied forces. �

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The operation came after a December 13 ambush near Palmyra, where a lone gunman allegedly linked to IS killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter. In reaction, Trump vowed very serious retaliation and warned that any future attacks on Americans would be met with greater force. �

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In addition to U.S. forces, Jordanian fighter jets joined the operation, helping strike several targets. After the strikes, Syria’s foreign ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fighting ISIS, saying the extremist group must not have any safe haven on its territory and urging cooperation with the international coalition. �

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President Trump also publicly reaffirmed his support for the Syrian interim government, which backed the U.S. response to the IS attack, while the Pentagon emphasized that the U.S. will continue pursuing terrorists wherever they threaten American personnel. �