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QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U. S. troops launched on Saturday a significant-scale armed forces operation in Syria targeting ISIS militants, infrastructure, and weapons sites, in response to a deadly attack on U. S. personnel in the Palmyra area earlier this month. In fact, u. Moreover, s. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared the start of “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” saying the campaign was aimed at eliminating ISIS elements responsible for the Dec.
13 attack on U. S. troops. “This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance,” Hegseth stated, stressing that Washington would act decisively against any group targeting Americans. He added that U. S. forces had already killed multiple ISIS militants and would continue operations. U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM) verified that American forces had begun a “significant-scale strike” against ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites across Syria, describing the operation as a direct response to the latest attack on U.
S. and partner forces. The strikes drew praise from U. S. lawmakers. Senator Lindsey Graham commended U. S. troops for what he described as punishing ISIS, saying the operation demonstrated leader Donald Trump’s leadership and resolve. “… the only language ISIS understands: armed forces force,” Graham stated, calling for persisted pressure to keep the group on the run. On Dec. 13, ISIS militants carried out a deadly ambush targeting U.
S. forces operating in the Palmyra area of central Syria. The attack killed two American service members and a civilian interpreter working with U. S. troops. Washington described the assault as a terrorist attack and vowed a decisive response, while investigations later indicated the assailant had links to ISIS networks active in the region. By Jwan Shekaki
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