US Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria in Show of Force as Assad Exits

5 articles, oldest first.

1. BNO News

   U.S. airstrikes target ISIS in Syria following Assad’s fall ↗ (opens BNO News)

   Published Dec 7, 2024

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   U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces have carried out a series of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in Syria, according to a statement released on Sunday. The strikes come as President Biden pledged not to let ISIS exploit the current situation following the fall of Assad’s r…

2. Insider

   The US military struck 75 ISIS targets in Syria as Assad's government fell ↗ (opens Insider)

   Published Dec 7, 2024

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   President Joe Biden said the US sought to prevent ISIS from regrouping amid the chaos of Assad's fall.

3. Military.com

   US Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria in Show of Force as Assad Exits ↗ (opens Military.com)

   Published Dec 8, 2024

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   U.S. airstrikes hit dozens of Islamic State targets in central Syria on Sunday as President Joe Biden cautioned that Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power could open the door to a resurgence of Islamic extremism.

4. Al Jazeera

   US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Dec 8, 2024

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   US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure group does not exploit end of Syrian leader’s rule.

5. Military Times

   US strikes 75 ISIS targets in Syria after Assad regime collapses ↗ (opens Military Times)

   Published Dec 8, 2024

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   The strikes come as America's presence in the country is increasingly in doubt.