US Launches Devastating Strike Against IS in Syria
The US military has carried out a "massive strike" against the Islamic State group in central Syria, in response to a deadly attack on American forces. The operation, dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike, targeted IS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the strike, stating that it was aimed at eliminating IS threats. Fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery from the US and Jordan were involved in the operation, hitting multiple targets in central Syria.
The strike comes after a 13 December IS ambush in the city of Palmyra, which killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. President Donald Trump has vowed to defend American interests, saying "we are striking very strongly" against IS strongholds.
The US military has confirmed that the operation is ongoing, with further developments expected in the coming hours. The strike marks a significant escalation in the US campaign against IS in Syria.
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