US Hits 30 ISIS Targets in Syria in Latest Retaliation for Slain American Soldiers

The United States launched a new wave of strikes against more than 30 Islamic State positions in Syria, retaliating for a late 2025 ambush that killed three Americans. CENTCOM confirmed the operations targeted ISIS leadership, weapons caches, and training sites. The strikes signal that the Trump administration intends to maintain an aggressive posture against ISIS remnants, even as it pursues diplomatic openings elsewhere in the region. Military officials described the operation as "precise and decisive."