Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Three Americans, including two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, were killed in an ambush attack by an Islamic State (IS) gunman in central Syria, near the historic town of Palmyra. The attack also left three other US service members wounded, who were evacuated by helicopter to the Al-Tanf base near the Iraq border for medical treatment.

Attack Details:

- Location: Central Syria, near Palmyra

- Perpetrator: Lone IS gunman, killed by partner forces

- US Response: President Donald Trump vowed "very serious retaliation" against IS, stating that the attackers will be hunted down and ruthlessly killed

US Military Presence in Syria:

- Number of Troops: Approximately 2,000 US troops are stationed in Syria as part of a decade-long effort to combat IS

- Mission: Supporting counter-terrorism operations and training local security forces

Investigation and Aftermath:

- Investigation: The Pentagon is actively investigating the attack

- Casualties: The names of the deceased are being withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin are notified

- Response from US Officials: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned the attack, warning that those who target Americans will face severe consequences.Trump pledges retaliation after two US soldiers, one civilian interpreter killed in Syria

U.S. Forces Attacked in Syria, State Media Says

US forces were attacked in Syria near the ancient city of Palmyra, resulting in the deaths of two US Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The attack, blamed on the Islamic State (IS), also left three other US service members wounded. The US military confirmed that partner forces killed the lone gunman.

Attack Details:

- Location: Central Syria, near Palmyra

- Perpetrator: Suspected IS gunman

- Casualties: 2 US soldiers, 1 US civilian interpreter killed; 3 US service members wounded

- Response: US forces evacuated the wounded to Al-Tanf base near the Iraq border

Reactions:

- US President Donald Trump: Vowed "very serious retaliation" against IS, stating that those who target Americans will be hunted down and ruthlessly killed.

- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: Condemned the attack, saying the perpetrator was killed by partner forces.

Context:

- The US has approximately 2,000 troops stationed in Syria to combat IS.

- The attack occurred in an area not controlled by the Syrian government.

- Syria recently joined the international coalition fighting against IS, marking a shift in relations with Western countries.

Two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter killed in attack in Syria, Pentagon says

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in a suspected Islamic State attack in Syria's central town of Palmyra. The attack occurred while the soldiers were conducting a "key leader engagement" in support of ongoing counter-terrorism operations. Three other US personnel were wounded in the attack, which was carried out by a lone gunman who was later killed by partner forces.

 

Attack Details:

 

- Location: Palmyra, central Syria, an area not controlled by the Syrian government

- Perpetrator: Suspected Islamic State militant, later killed by partner forces

- Casualties: 2 US soldiers, 1 civilian interpreter killed; 3 US personnel wounded

- Syrian Involvement: Syrian state media reported two Syrian service personnel were injured, and American helicopters evacuated the wounded to a US base in Al-Tanf region near the Iraqi border

 

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned the attack, saying, "Let it be known, if you target Americans — anywhere in the world — you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you." President Donald Trump also vowed "very serious retaliation".

 

The incident comes amid improved relations between the US and Syria, following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad. Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa had visited the White House last month, where he signed a political cooperation agreement with the US-led coalition against Islamic State.