U.S. Launches Major Retaliation Strikes in Syria After Deadly ISIS Attack

The United States military, with allied forces, conducted large-scale airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria on Saturday. The operation is a direct response to a lethal attack on U.S. personnel in the country last month. On December 13, a lone ISIS gunman killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The attack happened near Palmyra, a city known for its ancient ruins and former ISIS control. Saturday's strikes specifically targeted ISIS facilities. The U.S. has vowed continued action against the jihadist group in the region. This military action follows multiple U.S. retaliatory strikes in recent weeks. The goal is to degrade ISIS capabilities and prevent further attacks on American forces.