U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria
Summary
Two Iowa National Guard members were killed in an attack in Syria, which the U.S. military attributes to the Islamic State group. The attack also wounded other U.S. and Syrian security personnel and resulted in the death of the attacker. The U.S. government has vowed to respond to the attack.Key Facts
- Two Iowa National Guard members, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, were killed in Syria.
- The attack also injured three other Guard members and a U.S. civilian interpreter was killed.
- The incident occurred during a meeting between U.S. and Syrian security officials near Palmyra, Syria.
- The attacker was a new security guard for Syria's internal forces and was suspected of IS ties.
- The U.S. military is currently investigating the attack.
- President Trump has promised strong retaliation against the Islamic State for the attack.
- Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the fallen soldiers.
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