The United States launched Operation Hawkeye Strike, a significant military operation targeting over 70 Islamic State sites in Syria, following the recent attack in Palmyra that resulted in the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the operation’s intent to degrade ISIS’s operational capabilities and demonstrate a robust response to threats against American forces. As Syria’s government reaffirmed its commitment to combating ISIS, cooperation with the U.S.-led coalition has reportedly intensified, reflecting a shift in Syria’s political landscape post-civil war. This development underscores the ongoing challenges of counterterrorism efforts and the complex dynamics of U.S.-Syria relations in the fight against radical extremism.