U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes against ISIS fighters in Syria

The United States has launched a military operation in Syria against ISIS fighters. The military action follows the deaths of three U-S citizens in an ambush attack almost a week ago. Announcing the operation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance.” One U-S official described it as “a large-scale” strike that targeted multiple locations and concentrated areas across central Syria that had Islamic State group infrastructure and weapons. Another U.S. official said more strikes should be expected.