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U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria Amid Ongoing Conflict

1/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. launched airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria on January 10, 2026, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, in response to the December 13 Palmyra attack.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes hit ISIS sites across Syria, in a broader context since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
Despite plans to reduce troops, approximately 1,000 U.S. personnel remain in Syria to support local forces against ISIS.

History

Historical Context

In 2014, the U.S. launched Operation Inherent Resolve to combat ISIS, following the group's rapid territorial expansion in Iraq and Syria. By March 2019, coalition forces had liberated nearly 110,000 square kilometers from ISIS. The recent airstrikes in January 2026 highlight ongoing U.S. military involvement in Syria, a response to the instability following Bashar al-Assad's 2024 overthrow and the persistent threat of terrorism.

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Story summary

U.S. launched airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria on January 10, 2026, as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, in response to the December 13 Palmyra attack.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the strikes hit ISIS sites across Syria, in a broader context since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
Despite plans to reduce troops, approximately 1,000 U.S. personnel remain in Syria to support local forces against ISIS.

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