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U.S. Strikes in Syria Target 70 ISIS Sites

12/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. Central Command reported that operations in Syria from December 20 to 29 killed or captured about 25 ISIS fighters.
The strikes targeted over 70 sites and were coordinated with Jordanian forces after the December 13 ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Syria's new leadership and signaled a shift in U.S. foreign policy.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. began military operations against ISIS in Syria in 2014, escalating its involvement in the region amid the ongoing civil war that began in 2011. The coalition, including Jordan, aimed to dismantle ISIS's control over 34,000 square miles. This shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Trump reflects a strategic response to evolving threats, particularly following a December 2021 ambush that killed U.S. personnel.

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Story summary

U.S. Central Command reported that operations in Syria from December 20 to 29 killed or captured about 25 ISIS fighters.
The strikes targeted over 70 sites and were coordinated with Jordanian forces after the December 13 ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for Syria's new leadership and signaled a shift in U.S. foreign policy.

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