US and allied forces launched large-scale strikes on IS targets across Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike, CENTCOM said. Ordered by President Trump, the action responds to a December ISIS attack in Palmyra that killed three Americans, reinforcing US commitment to counterterrorism.

'We will find you and kill you': US and allies carry out another 'large scale' strike on Islamic State in Syria

In retaliation for the attack on US troops in Syria, CENTCOM launched Operation Hawkeye Strike at 4 pm ET against ISIS in Syria on Friday. The US forces used fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery in the attacks on more than 70 targets in the country.

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This comes after Trump earlier warned of retaliation against IS after two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed, while three other soldiers were injured in central Syria in an attack by IS.

US launches strikes on over 70 IS targets after attack on troops

US ambassador Nikki Haley delivered the warning at an emergency session of the UN Security Council called after the US strikes

US warns Syria, says it's ready 'to do more'

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'We will find you and kill you': US and allies carry out another 'large scale' strike on Islamic State in Syria

What is Operation Hawkeye Strike? CENTCOM posts visuals of US attack in Syria

US launches strikes on over 70 IS targets after attack on troops

US warns Syria, says it's ready 'to do more'