US Unleashes Massive Strikes on ISIS in Syria; World War III Fears Mount

• US military, under President Donald Trump's orders, conducted massive air strikes on ISIS targets across Syria on January 10, 2026, as part of "Operation Hawkeye Strike."
• Dozens of aircraft destroyed over 35 ISIS targets using precision munitions, following a December 2025 attack that killed two US soldiers and an interpreter in Palmyra.
• US officials state the attacks are solely against ISIS to protect soldiers and prevent future incidents, with the operation named after Iowa, the "Hawkeye State."
• The strikes raise questions about their timing and whether they are solely against ISIS or related to US dominance in the Middle East amidst global tensions.
• Global tensions are escalating with political instability in Venezuela, Iran nuclear deal disputes, Ukraine war, China-Taiwan military exercises, and Trump's renewed interest in Greenland.

Why It Matters: US retaliatory strikes on ISIS in Syria fuel global tensions, raising fears of a potential World War III.