Iowa National Guard Soldiers Killed in ISIS Syria Attack, Trump Vows Retaliation
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Two Iowa National Guard soldiers were killed in an ambush in Syria. The attack was carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group.
The soldiers' identities have been confirmed by U.S. officials. They were part of a routine patrol in northern Syria when the attack happened.
President Donald Trump responded to the deaths. He promised there would be "very serious retaliation" against ISIS.
The incident highlights the ongoing, though reduced, U.S. military presence in Syria. American troops there work with local partners to prevent an ISIS resurgence.
The Iowa National Guard has notified the soldiers' families. Support services are being provided.