Breaking News: US Launches Strikes in Syria in Retaliation for American Deaths

The US military launched a large-scale strike in Syria on Friday, targeting Islamic State (IS) fighters and weapons sites in central Syria. The operation, described as a direct response to the ambush attack that killed two US troops and an American civilian interpreter last week, hit 70 targets across the region.

According to US officials, the strikes began on Friday and continued throughout the day, with the aim of eliminating IS infrastructure and disrupting the group's ability to carry out further attacks. The operation was carried out by US forces, with support from coalition partners.

The US troops and civilian interpreter were killed in an attack on December 12 in the central Syrian province of Homs. The victims were identified as Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Iowa, and Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Iowa, as well as civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat.

The US military has confirmed that the strikes have had a significant impact on IS operations in the region, with reports suggesting that several high-ranking IS leaders have been killed or injured in the operation. The strikes have also disrupted IS supply lines and communication networks.

The US has been involved in a military campaign against IS in Syria since 2014, with the aim of defeating the group and stabilizing the region. The campaign has been ongoing for several years, with the US working in conjunction with coalition partners to target IS fighters and disrupt the group's ability to carry out attacks.

The US decision to launch the strikes comes as Syria is celebrating the lifting of US sanctions, which were imposed in 2020. The move is seen as a significant development in the country's efforts to rebuild and stabilize its economy.

As the situation in Syria continues to unfold, the international community is closely watching the developments. The US has called on other countries to support its efforts to defeat IS and stabilize the region. The UN has also issued a statement condemning the attack on the US troops and civilian interpreter, and calling for an end to violence in Syria.

The US military has pledged to continue its operations in Syria until IS is defeated, and the region is stabilized. The operation is expected to continue in the coming days, with the aim of eliminating IS fighters and disrupting the group's ability to carry out further attacks.