Iowa Soldiers Killed in Syria; U.S. Vows "Overwhelming" Force

Two U.S. soldiers killed in an attack in Syria have been identified as members of the Iowa National Guard. The attack was carried out by ISIS militants. In response, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a strong statement. Hegseth vowed that the United States would use "overwhelming force" against those responsible. He said the military would respond at a time and place of its choosing. The soldiers' names have not yet been released, pending notification of their families. The incident highlights the continued, though reduced, presence of U.S. forces in Syria. Their mission is to counter remnants of the ISIS terrorist group. The U.S. Department of War says an investigation into the attack is ongoing.