The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the United States has carried out large-scale strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria as part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, initiated in response to a deadly attack in December 2025 that killed two US soldiers and a civilian. While the statement did not confirm any casualties from the strikes, approximately 1,000 US troops remain in Syria. Syria’s current government, formed by ex-rebels after the 2024 civil war, is cooperating with the US-led coalition against Islamic State. This situation is evolving, and further information is awaited.
