An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.

The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder that U.S. troops are still operating in the country.

There are many ISIS detainees in eastern Syria, including many families of ISIS fighters. These detainees will need to be addressed, and the families de-radicalized.

Over four days in late November 2025, U.S. and Syrian forces carried out a coordinated campaign that destroyed more than 15 ISIS weapons storage sites in southern Syria. The operation, conducted between November 24 and 27 in Rif Damashq province,

Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say.

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Tuesday that their elite units captured an Islamic State (ISIS) “emir” during a raid conducted in cooperation with the US-led Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in the eastern Deir ez-Zor province.