TLDR;
This news segment reports on President Trump's response to the killing of two American service members and a civilian interpreter in Syria. The U.S. military launched Operation Hawk Eye Strike, hitting over 50 ISIS targets in Syria. The strikes targeted ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage sites, and were described as a "declaration of vengeance" by Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth. The segment also mentions the ongoing review into the Syrian gunman's affiliation and his suspected Jihadi ties.
- U.S. military strikes over 50 ISIS targets in Syria following the killing of three Americans.
- Operation Hawk Eye Strike targeted ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage sites.
- The Syrian gunman who committed the attack was in the process of being removed from the Syrian military for suspected Jihadi ties.
President Trump's Response to the Killing of Americans in Syria [0:04]
President Trump responded to the killing of two American service members and a civilian interpreter in Syria with a military operation. Following the President's order to "hit them hard" after the killing of three Americans on Saturday, the U.S. military struck more than 50 ISIS targets in the past two hours. The victims included two members of the Iowa National Guard and their civilian translator.
Operation Hawk Eye Strike [0:53]
U.S. Central Command launched a massive strike on dozens of ISIS targets in an operation called Operation Hawk Eye Strike. The strikes took place at multiple locations across Syria, targeting ISIS infrastructure and weapons storage sites. Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth described the operation as a "declaration of vengeance," emphasizing that the U.S. will defend its people.
Aftermath and Investigation [1:52]
Syrian security forces helped carry out partnered operations across Syria that led to the death or detainment of more than two dozen ISIS affiliated individuals. The U.S. provided support during those raids, which led to the confiscation of electronics and individual interviews that resulted in the intelligence used for this operation to locate potential targets. A review is ongoing into the exact affiliation of the Syrian gunman who joined the security forces just two months before. The gunman was in the process of being removed from the Syrian military for suspected Jihadi ties.
