The United States carried out large-scale airstrikes against dozens of Islamic State targets across central Syria on Friday, responding to a deadly attack on US personnel last weekend. US officials said the operation aimed to weaken IS capabilities and deter future attacks. The strikes followed a pledge by President Donald Trump to retaliate after American troops were killed while supporting counter-terrorism missions in the region.

Islamic State Targets Hit in Syria

US Central Command confirmed that more than 70 IS-linked sites were hit, including weapons depots and fighter positions, with support from Jordanian jets. The action came after an attack in Palmyra killed two US National Guard members and a civilian interpreter. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said operations against IS would continue to protect American forces.

🚨 #Syria में ISIS के 100 से ज्यादा ठिकानों पर अमेरिकी एयर स्ट्राइक को #Trump ने सफल करार दिया…
📍 अमेरिका ने जॉर्डन की मदद से देर रात सीरिया स्थित ISIS के ठिकानों पर हमला किया और बर्बाद होने का दावा किया है… pic.twitter.com/GKCmFJe8Kn

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