On December 13, President Donald Trump condemned a deadly assault in Syria that claimed the lives of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The attack, reportedly carried out by a suspected Islamic State operative, struck a convoy of American and Syrian forces.
The U.S. military said the convoy was targeted as it moved through Syria, highlighting the persistent risk facing troops in the field. Details remain limited as forces work to piece together the circumstances.
"We will retaliate," Trump declared at the White House, pledging to hold those responsible to account. His statement signals a possible escalation in U.S. counterterrorism operations against Islamic State remnants in the region.
As the global community watches, the incident raises fresh questions about the safety of overseas deployments and the evolving threat landscape in Syria. myglobalnews.net will continue to follow this developing story.
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Trump pledges retaliation after 3 Americans killed in Syria attack
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