US and allies strike Islamic State in Syria after attack that killed three Americans

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 10, 2026 at 11:09 PM

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In response to a December 13th attack in Palmyra, Syria, that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, the US and allied forces conducted "large-scale" strikes against ISIS targets throughout Syria on Saturday. The strikes, part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, were launched in direct retaliation for the deadly ISIS attack on US and Syrian forces. The US personnel targeted were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, the international effort to combat ISIS. While ISIS was defeated in the region, they maintain a presence in Syria, particularly in the desert. The Palmyra attack was the first such incident since the overthrow of Syria’s longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.

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