US Launched Wide-Ranging Strikes Against Islamic State Terror Group in Syria After Deadly Attack
In a swift and decisive move, the United States military carried out large-scale airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in Syria on Saturday. The strikes were a response to an ISIS attack last month that claimed the lives of three Americans.
According to US Central Command, the operation targeted "ISIS throughout Syria" as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched directly in retaliation for the deadly ISIS assault on US and Syrian forces in Palmyra, a UNESCO-listed ancient city controlled by jihadist fighters. The attack, which occurred on December 13, killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
The US and Jordan had previously carried out strikes as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike last month, targeting dozens of ISIS group targets. This latest round of strikes underscores the ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist group in Syria.
ISIS still maintains a presence in Syria, particularly in the vast desert regions. The group was ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international air strikes and other support in 2014. However, it remains a threat to regional security.
US President Donald Trump has been skeptical of Washington's involvement in Syria, ordering the withdrawal of troops during his first term but leaving American forces in the country. In recent months, the Pentagon announced plans to reduce the number of US personnel in Syria, with some estimates suggesting that bases would be reduced to just one.
In a swift and decisive move, the United States military carried out large-scale airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group in Syria on Saturday. The strikes were a response to an ISIS attack last month that claimed the lives of three Americans.
According to US Central Command, the operation targeted "ISIS throughout Syria" as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, which was launched directly in retaliation for the deadly ISIS assault on US and Syrian forces in Palmyra, a UNESCO-listed ancient city controlled by jihadist fighters. The attack, which occurred on December 13, killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
The US and Jordan had previously carried out strikes as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike last month, targeting dozens of ISIS group targets. This latest round of strikes underscores the ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist group in Syria.
ISIS still maintains a presence in Syria, particularly in the vast desert regions. The group was ultimately defeated by local ground forces backed by international air strikes and other support in 2014. However, it remains a threat to regional security.
US President Donald Trump has been skeptical of Washington's involvement in Syria, ordering the withdrawal of troops during his first term but leaving American forces in the country. In recent months, the Pentagon announced plans to reduce the number of US personnel in Syria, with some estimates suggesting that bases would be reduced to just one.
this is so crazy!!! i'm literally shaking over here 
I don't know what's more scary, ISIS or their attacks on innocent ppl 
can we please get them all gone ASAP? 
and idk how many times we gotta say it but those 3 americans who lost their lives are NOT FORGOTTEN 
sending all my love to their families 
i'm all for a swift response, especially after trump was like "let's get outta there" 
. anyway, glad our military is taking care of biz 
yeah, i remember when 9/11 happened & the whole world was like "oh no" 
anyway, i guess it's good that something's bein done... but let's hope it doesn't just create more problems than it solves 
and now us is dropping massive airstrikes on isis again. feel like history repeats itself 
. why cant we all just get along? 
dont even wanna talk about the syrian refugees and what they went through. anyway, hope this operation brings some relief to the people of syria 
And now we're told that ISIS is still a threat? That's just crazy. I mean, can't we just move on from all this violence? The Pentagon's plans to reduce troops seem like a good start but what about the locals who are already caught in the middle of this mess? 
i wonder if this is really making a difference or if it's just another one of those "we'll see" things 
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and no one can seem to get rid of them for good. Like, I get it, the USA wants to protect its troops, but can't they just try something new? They're basically playing whack-a-mouse with this terrorist group 
. Trump's all about pulling out, but what's the plan B? And honestly, why not? The Pentagon's been saying one thing and then doing another, like they don't even know what they want anymore 
. They need to get their act together and come up with a solid strategy to take down ISIS for good. Anything less is just wishy-washy 
THE PROBLEM IS, IT SEEMS LIKE THEY'RE ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD OF US 
IT'S NOT EASY, BUT SOMEONE'S GOTTA DO IT 
. And now they're talking about reducing bases in Syria... will that help or just push them back even more? 
And what's the point of having one base left if they can just regroup elsewhere? 
. And what about the long-term effects on Syria? Are we just gonna keep sending troops in and out without really fixing anything? 
. And yeah, sure, Operation Hawkeye Strike sounds super cool, but what's the real point of it all? Is it just a fancy way of saying "we're still here and we're still trying to kick ISIS around"? 
i was talking to my friend Emily and she said her brother is actually in Syria right now and she's literally freaking out for him 