U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that American forces and coalition partners have successfully eliminated approximately two dozen ISIS terrorists in Syria, dealing a crushing blow to the Islamic State's remaining operations in the region.
The successful mission follows Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched on December 19, which targeted over 70 ISIS positions across Syria in coordination with Jordanian forces. Since that large-scale assault, 11 follow-up operations have resulted in at least seven ISIS members killed and 18 captured, according to CENTCOM officials.
Decisive Action Against Terror
Social media reports have highlighted the operation's success, with defense observers noting the comprehensive nature of the strikes. As reported by multiple sources tracking the mission, "The U.S. and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives followed the December 19th large-scale strike in Syria," with CENTCOM and partners conducting precise operations that "killed at least 7 ISIS members and captured 18, during 11 missions."
Military analysts emphasized the strategic importance of the coordinated assault, noting that the operation "wiped out weapons caches after a massive joint strike with Jordan," significantly degrading ISIS operational capabilities in the region.
"U.S. Central Command says 25 ISIS members killed or detained in Syria after major strikes," confirming the operation's substantial impact on terrorist infrastructure.
Strengthening Regional Security
The successful elimination of these ISIS operatives represents a significant victory for American-led counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East. The coordinated strikes demonstrate the continued effectiveness of U.S. military partnerships in the region and President Trump's commitment to maintaining pressure on radical Islamic terrorism.
The operation's success comes at a critical time when regional stability remains a top priority for American national security interests. By systematically dismantling ISIS capabilities and eliminating key operatives, U.S. forces continue to prevent the terrorist organization from regaining the territorial control it once held across Syria and Iraq.
CENTCOM officials indicated that operations against remaining ISIS elements will continue as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the terrorist organization cannot reconstitute its capabilities or threaten American interests and allies in the region.