U.S. forces conducted strikes against ISIS targets in Syria on January 10 in what appears to be payback for the January 6 attack that killed two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter, according to reporting by Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson.
Tomlinson reported the strikes live, describing them as a measured U.S. response following the deadly Palmyra-area incident that targeted U.S. personnel. As of this writing, U.S. Central Command has not issued a formal statement confirming the operation, a common delay while assessments are ongoing.
The reported strikes follow a familiar pattern. After the January 6 attack, the U.S. launched Operation Hawkeye Strike on December 19, hitting more than 70 ISIS targets across central Syria with over 100 precision munitions, according to CENTCOM. Today’s reported action appears more limited, suggesting a focused effort against high-value ISIS targets rather than a broad campaign.
While details remain unconfirmed, defense analysts expect the operation involved precision airstrikes designed to limit collateral damage while reinforcing deterrence. Platforms commonly used in similar operations include F-15E strike aircraft, A-10s, or remotely piloted aircraft operating from U.S. positions in the region.