World U.S. announces operation to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans December 20, 2025 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com “U.S. forces commenced operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites in direct response to the attack on U.S. forces that occurred on December 13th,” Mr. Hegseth wrote on X Related posts: FBI ex-chief James Comey criminally charged as Trump targets critics, source says Vladimir Putin at Valdai Discussion Club: Russian President quotes on paper tigers, Trump, NATO, oil and Ukraine U.S. set to label Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as terror organization Donald Trump envoys press plan with Ukraine as sanctions eased on Russia