Sun Jan 11 01:09:55 UTC 2026: # U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Against ISIS in Syria Following Deadly Ambush

The Story: The United States, in conjunction with partner forces, has launched another round of large-scale retaliatory strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria. This action follows an ambush last month in Palmyra that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. soldiers, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard (both members of the Iowa National Guard), and civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat. The strikes, dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike, are part of President Donald Trump’s response to the attack.

Key Points:

  • The strikes occurred around 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
  • U.S. Central Command confirmed the strikes targeted multiple ISIS locations across Syria.
  • The operation began on December 19, 2025, with a previous large-scale strike hitting 70 targets in central Syria.
  • The U.S. Central Command issued a statement emphasizing a commitment to pursuing and eliminating those who harm U.S. warfighters.
  • The attack in Palmyra that prompted the strikes happened sometime in December of 2025.

Key Takeaways:

  • The U.S. remains committed to actively combating ISIS in Syria.
  • Retaliatory strikes are a key component of the U.S. strategy in responding to attacks on its personnel.
  • The U.S. military maintains its capability to conduct large-scale operations in Syria, even years after the initial defeat of ISIS caliphate.
  • The naming of the operation, “Hawkeye Strike,” could be a reference to the Iowa National Guard members who died.

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