The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed a significant military operation against Islamic State (ISIS) targets throughout Syria. The large-scale aerial strikes, carried out on Saturday afternoon Eastern Time, represent a decisive response to recent terrorist activities against American personnel.
According to an official statement released on social media platform X, the operation involved coordinated efforts between U.S. forces and allied partner nations. The military action forms part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, an ongoing campaign initiated on December 19th following a deadly ambush in Palmyra, Syria.
The previous incident on December 13th involved a lone ISIS operative attacking U.S. and Syrian forces, resulting in the tragic deaths of two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter. CENTCOM emphasized that these strikes demonstrate America’s continued determination to combat Islamic terrorism, safeguard military personnel, and prevent future attacks against U.S. and coalition forces in the region.
The command further reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of combined forces to pursue terrorist elements that threaten United States security interests, highlighting the strategic importance of maintaining pressure on extremist organizations in the Middle East.