US Launches 2nd Large‑Scale Strike on ISIS in Syria

On January 10, 2026, the U.S. military, in partnership with unknown allies, carried out a second round of large‑scale airstrikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria. The operation, timed at about 12:30 p.m. ET, was part of the ongoing “Operation Hawkeye Strike” begun on December 19, 2025, when the U.S. and Jordan targeted ISIS in the same region. The strikes followed the December 13, 2025 ambush near Palmyra that left two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter dead. CENTCOM said the raid aimed to root out terrorism and protect American and coalition forces. The latest air assault demonstrates the U.S.’s commitment to striking ISIS positions in Syria to prevent future attacks.