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United States Launches Large-Scale Attack on ISIS Targets in Syria
The U.S. has conducted a large-scale military operation targeting Islamic State (ISIS) objectives in Syria. The Pentagon issued a statement asserting that any harm inflicted upon coalition fighters wi...
Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Turkey urges Kurds not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
Monday saw deadly clashes near Aleppo prompting both the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces to halt hostilities. As a result of these confrontations, three fatalities were recorded ahead of a Ma...
US Begins Military Operation Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has commenced military operations against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria....
US Begins Military Operation Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has commenced a military operation against ISIS in Syria....
Pentagon Says It Has Attacked Over 70 Targets in Operation Against Islamic State in Syria
The Pentagon claims to have conducted operations against over 70 targets associated with the Islamic State in Syria as part of military efforts to combat terrorism and stabilize the region....
Pentagon Launches Attack on Islamic State in Syria Following Deaths of Three Americans
The Pentagon has carried out an attack against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria after the deaths of three American personnel. The operation aims to disrupt IS operations and provide security for Americ...
US bombs Islamic State targets in Syria after attack on personnel
The US conducted air strikes against Syrian targets after an ambush that killed three Americans - two soldiers and one civilian interpreter - in Palmyra, Syria last week. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...
Syria govt forces take control of Aleppo's Kurdish neighbourhoods
The Syrian government has secured control over Aleppo following the evacuation of Kurdish fighters from their neighborhoods to autonomous Kurdish areas, ending days of heavy fighting. Residents have s...
US Announces Widespread Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has announced that it carried out widespread military strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria....
US Launches Multiple Strikes Against ISIS Targets In Syria
The US military has conducted multiple strikes against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) targets in Syria. The operations aimed at disrupting and degrading the terrorist group’s capabilities are ...
In Collaboration with Partner Forces: The United States Conducted Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States, working alongside partner forces, has carried out extensive military strikes against the Islamic State in Syria....
US Announces Large-Scale Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States has declared conducting large-scale military strikes against ISIS targets within Syria. Details about specific locations or objectives were not provided....
A Year of Strikes: US Military Operations Surge Under Trump
The article summarizes an increase in US military operations during President Donald Trump's tenure, highlighting numerous strikes and air raids across various conflict zones such as Syria and Iraq. T...
Kurdish-led SDF and the Syrian government agree to stop deadly fighting in Aleppo
The Syrian government and U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to stop fighting in Aleppo after clashes killed at least two people during Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan's visit. Both...
US launches new round of air and missile strikes in Syria
The United States has conducted a new series of retaliatory air and missile strikes against ISIS targets in Syria after U.S. troops were killed recently....
Trump Announces Heavy Retaliation Against ISIS in Syria
On December 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM, President Trump made an announcement regarding intensified military action against the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria. The statement implies significant retaliation me...
Massive US Strikes on Islamic State Positions in Syria
The United States conducted extensive military strikes against positions of the Islamic State (IS) group in Syria. Details about specific targets and objectives are not provided....
US Strikes ISIS Targets in Retaliation for Killing American Troops in Syria
On December 19, the U.S. initiated extensive air and artillery strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria as retaliation for the killing of three Americans by an ISIS-affiliated gunman on December...
US launches operation to ‘eliminate’ ISIS fighters in Syria: Hegseth
A U.S. military operation targeting ISIS fighters in Syria was carried out using F-15 Eagle jets, A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft, and AH-64 Apache helicopters. The operation aimed to eliminate the presence...
Dispatch from Riyadh: Why Syria is central to the Middle East’s future
A visit to Saudi Arabia highlights opportunities for ensuring that Syria does not again become an arena of Iranian influence and regional instability one year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad....
USA Strikes Dozens of ISIS Targets in Syria
The United States has conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria....
US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria
U.S. military announced that American and allied forces have killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since the start of large-scale U.S.-led strikes on Syrian targets on December 19, a r...
Syria's Kurdish fighters agree to leave Aleppo after deadly clashes
On Sunday, Syria's Kurdish fighters agreed under a ceasefire arrangement to leave Aleppo after clashes with government forces. State television reports indicated that the military had completed operat...
Senior Assad commander reveals plan to destabilise Syria to 'fake Israeli agent'
Al Jazeera broadcast an investigation based on allegedly leaked recordings and documents from senior figures of the former Syrian government, including Suheil al-Hassan, commander of Tiger Forces. The...
US Strikes Target IS Positions in Syria
The United States conducted military operations targeting Islamic State (IS) positions in Syria. The strikes are part of ongoing efforts to combat the terrorist group and maintain stability in the reg...
Washington Launches Vengeance Military Operation Targeted at Islamic State in Syria
The United States has initiated targeted military operations against the Islamic State (IS) in Syria as part of a 'vengeance operation'. These actions follow recent attacks attributed to IS and aim to...
UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons
The UK has welcomed commitments from Syria’s new leadership regarding the identification and elimination of its remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, as stated in a UN Security Council declaration....
US Military Launches Multiple Strikes Across Syria Targeting Islamic State
The US military has conducted several air and ground operations against Islamic State positions across Syria....
US Air Force Conducts Second Strike on ISIS Positions in Syria
The US Air Force has reported conducting its second airstrike campaign against ISIS positions in Syria as part of ongoing military operations there....
Report: Trump rejected Israeli request to keep some sanctions on Syria
According to Haaretz reporting from Kan public broadcaster, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisors urged US President Donald Trump to retain certain sanctions on Syria as leverage in fut...
Pentagon Confirms Attacks on Over 70 ISIS Targets in Syria
The Pentagon has announced that coalition forces have conducted attacks against more than 70 targets associated with ISIS in northeastern Syria as part of ongoing military operations to combat the ter...
Syrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of Aleppo
The Syrian army has instructed Kurdish forces to leave an area east of Aleppo following recent deadly clashes within the city. A senior Kurdish official accuses Damascus of preparing for another attac...
US Conveys Conducted Precision Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
The United States announced that precision strikes have been conducted against targets affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria....
US Military Conducts Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
The U.S. military has confirmed conducting airstrikes in Syria against fighters associated with the Islamic State (ISIS). The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat and degrade ISIS's capabil...
Europe will do 'everything it can' to support Syria, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged Europe's full commitment towards Syria's recovery during her meeting with interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus. The visit...
Clinton's Big Difference With Obama
During her campaign, Hillary Clinton has differentiated herself from President Obama by advocating for no-fly zones in Syria as a key policy initiative....
Deadly clashes erupt in Tartous and Latakia as hundreds take to the streets
Violent clashes erupted in Syria's coastal cities of Latakia and Tartous on Sunday, resulting in at least three deaths and more than 60 injuries. The unrest was spurred by Alawite protesters led by Sh...
Syria seizes anti-aircraft missiles near Iraqi border: What to know
The Syrian government has intensified its efforts against arms smuggling, particularly confiscating anti-aircraft missiles near the Iraqi border. This action aims at preventing supplies to groups like...
Fox News Reports on US Military Strikes Against ISIS in Syria
According to Fox News, U.S. military forces have conducted strikes against ISIS targets in Syria....
US urges fresh talks between Syria govt, Kurds after deadly clashes
The United States has called for renewed negotiations between the Syrian government and Kurdish authorities following several days of violent confrontations in Aleppo. Despite Syrian officials stating...
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
During a nine-day period, U.S.-led coalition forces executed eleven missions in Syria, resulting in the death of at least seven Islamic State (ISIS) combatants and the destruction of four weapons stor...
Syria imposes curfew in Latakia days after protests turn violent, state media says
The Syrian government has imposed a curfew from 5 PM to 6 AM the following morning in Latakia due to violent protests that left four dead. This recent unrest follows previous sectarian violence since ...
China’s Quiet Stake in Post-Assad Syria
China's strategy regarding Syria after Assad shows restraint rather than eagerness for engagement. This caution stems from balancing geopolitical interests while avoiding significant commitments that ...
US Reveals Number of ISIS Targets Hit in Syria
The United States has disclosed details regarding airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, specifying the number and types of objectives that were struck....
US forces kill, capture ’nearly 25 ISIS’ fighters in Syria operations
Over nine days, U.S. forces along with allied troops carried out eleven operations leading to the death of at least seven ISIS fighters and the destruction of four weapons caches....
Syria secures Assad-era mass grave and opens criminal investigation
The Syrian government has secured a mass grave site believed to contain thousands of bodies hidden by the former regime over several years, as revealed in a recent report. Additionally, Syria has init...
Military says it carried out strikes across Syria targeting Islamic State
The military reportedly conducted airstrikes against Islamic State targets in various locations within Syria....
US strikes target IS positions in Syria
The United States conducted targeted military strikes against Islamic State (IS) positions in Syria....