In a significant escalation of its counter-terrorism efforts, the United States and its coalition partners have launched a massive military offensive against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria. Codenamed “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” the campaign was officially initiated on December 19, 2025, as a direct and forceful retaliation for a deadly ISIS ambush that occurred on December 13 in Palmyra, which resulted in the deaths of American personnel. The operation utilizes a wide array of high-precision military assets, including airstrikes and specialized ground units, to systematically dismantle ISIS command centers, infrastructure, and weapons storage facilities.
The U.S. military leadership has issued a stern warning that they will pursue and eliminate any threats to their forces regardless of their location globally. ISIS, a Sunni extremist organization that originated from al-Qaeda in Iraq, continues to maintain operational pockets in northern Iraq and Syria despite its territorial defeat years ago. By targeting the group’s logistics and leadership hubs through “Operation Hawkeye Strike,” the coalition aims to prevent the resurgence of the group and ensure that those responsible for the Palmyra attack face ultimate accountability.
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