US carries out 'massive' strike against IS in Syria

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete December 20, 2025 at 02:07 AM

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In response to a deadly IS ambush that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US military carried out a "massive strike" against Islamic State (IS) targets in central Syria on Friday. Operation Hawkeye Strike involved US fighter jets, attack helicopters, artillery, and aircraft from Jordan, employing over 100 precision munitions against more than 70 targets. The US Central Command (Centcom) stated the operation targeted known IS infrastructure and weapons sites. While President Trump claimed the Syrian government supported the strike, the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported IS positions near Raqqa and Deir ez Zor were targeted. The US has vowed to relentlessly pursue terrorists who harm Americans and their partners.

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Admiral Brad Cooper 50% Pete Hegseth 50% Syria ×460% Donald Trump ×370% Islamic State group ×780% United States ×690%

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