WASHINGTON (December 13, 2025) – President Donald Trump has pledged “very serious retaliation” following a deadly ISIS-linked ambush in central Syria that claimed the lives of three Americans: two U.S. Army soldiers and one civilian interpreter. Three additional U.S. service members were wounded in the attack.
Trump Promises Strong Retaliation After ISIS Ambush Kills Three Americans in Syria
The incident unfolded Saturday during a joint U.S.-Syrian patrol and “key leader engagement” near the historic city of Palmyra in Homs province. A lone gunman, suspected of ISIS affiliations, opened fire before being killed by partner forces.
First U.S. Fatalities Since Assad’s Fall
This marks the first American combat deaths in Syria since the 2024 overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. It occurs amid warming U.S.-Syria ties, including Syria’s recent joining of the anti-ISIS coalition and al-Sharaa’s White House visit.
With 900-1,500 U.S. troops in Syria focused on preventing ISIS resurgence, the ambush highlights lingering threats from sleeper cells despite the group’s 2019 territorial defeat.
Trump’s firm response signals potential airstrikes or enhanced operations. As investigations proceed, the incident tests evolving U.S.-Syria cooperation in a volatile region.
References
- CBC News – Trump vows ‘very serious retaliation’ after deadly ambush on U.S. military convoy in Syria (Dec 13, 2025)
- The New York Times – 3 Americans Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria, Trump Says, Vowing to Retaliate (Dec 13, 2025)
- CNN Politics – Trump pledges retaliation after two US soldiers, one civilian interpreter killed in Syria (Dec 13, 2025)
- Al Jazeera – Trump vows retaliation after ISIL attack in Syria kills three US citizens (Dec 13, 2025)
- NBC News – Trump vows retaliation after two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter killed in Syria (Dec 13, 2025)
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