FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attend a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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Firstpost20-12-2025, 06:07

US Launches 'Serious Retaliation' Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

  • US President Donald Trump confirmed massive airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, calling it 'serious retaliation' for the killing of American personnel.
  • The strikes, named 'Operation Hawkeye Strike,' targeted ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • The operation follows the killing of two American soldiers and an interpreter by ISIS in Syria's Palmyra city last week.
  • The newly formed Syrian government, led by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, fully supports and is cooperating with the US military operation against ISIS.
  • About 1,000 American troops are stationed in Syria, with a US-led coalition actively targeting ISIL remnants in the region.

Why It Matters: US retaliates against ISIS in Syria with new Syrian government's support after American deaths.

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