The United States has unleashed a wave of airstrikes on ISIS hideouts in Syria, retaliating for the December ambush that killed American servicemembers. US Central Command announced the Saturday operations as part of the broader Operation Hawkeye Strike, a sustained campaign launched mid-December under President Trump’s orders.
Coalition forces joined the US in targeting ISIS operatives scattered across Syrian territories. The goal? Crush the terrorist network’s ability to launch further attacks on troops combating extremism. ‘This is about ending the ISIS threat, stopping attacks before they happen, and defending our partners on the ground,’ CENTCOM stated firmly.
The trigger was the Palmyra incident on December 13, where ISIS militants struck a joint US-Syrian patrol, resulting in three fatalities including two GIs. Rather than a one-off reprisal, these strikes mark a continuous push to degrade ISIS capabilities long-term.
No details emerged on casualty figures, strike locations, or munitions deployed, but the tone from military leaders was resolute. ‘Our forces are committed to wiping out ISIS terrorists who still endanger the region,’ officials said. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took to X, declaring, ‘We never forget and never surrender.’
As ISIS clings to shadows in Syria, these operations reinforce America’s unyielding stance against global jihadism, promising relentless pursuit of justice for fallen heroes.
