U.S. launches strikes in Syria after deadly ambush
PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2025, 10:23 PM ET
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Washington U.S. forces launched airstrikes in central Syria Friday targeting Islamic State fighters infrastructure and weapons sites after a Dec. 13 ambush killed two Iowa National Guard members and a U.S. civilian interpreter. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Operation Hawkeye Strike on social media calling it a declaration of vengeance and saying it did not mark the start of a new war. U.S. and allied aircraft including F-15s A-10s AH-64 Apaches and F-16s plus HIMARS systems struck multiple locations across central Syria. President Trump pledged retaliation and officials said strikes could follow. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Noormahi M. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- Dec. 13: Ambush in Syrian desert kills two National Guard members and an interpreter.
- Dec. 17: Local obituary identifies the interpreter as Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
- Friday following the ambush: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces Operation Hawkeye Strike.
- U.S. and allied aircraft and rocket systems conduct strikes across central Syria.
- Officials state strikes target ISIS infrastructure and warn further operations may follow.
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