(2026-01-11). Operation Hawkeye: US launches large scale airstrikes against ISIS in Syria. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has carried out another set of retaliatory airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, following an ambush last month that resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a US civilian interpreter. | According to US Central Command, the coordinated strikes—conducted with partner forces—took place around 12: 30 pm ET and targeted several ISIS locations across Syria. | "Our message remains strong: if you harm our war fighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world, no matter how hard you try to evade justice," US Central Command said in a statement on Saturday.
(2026-01-11). US military strikes Islamic State in Syria. longwarjournal.org US Central Command stated that the strikes were in "direct response to the deadly ISIS [Islamic State] attack on U.S. and Syrian forces in Palmyra, Syria, on Dec. 13, 2025." However, the Islamic State has not claimed credit for that attack, which was carried out by a member of the Syrian security forces that are largely comprised of Al Qaeda's former branch in Syria and Al Qaeda-allied groups.