Donald Trump announced that the US “will retaliate” following a suspected Islamic State attack in Syria that killed two American service members and a civilian. The attack, which took place near Palmyra, is the first fatal incident involving US troops since the fall of President Bashar Assad. Trump emphasized the attack’s connection to ISIS and indicated that serious consequences would follow, while the Pentagon confirmed the gunman was killed. The US continues to have troops in Syria as part of a coalition against IS, despite the group’s ongoing presence in the region.
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