Summary
Jordan confirmed joining U.S. military strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria. These strikes were a response to an attack that killed three U.S. citizens. The U.S. and its allies carried out multiple operations against IS, with Jordan providing air support.
Key Facts
- Jordan's air force helped the U.S. with strikes on IS targets in Syria.
- The strikes were in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American interpreter.
- The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported at least five IS members were killed.
- U.S. Central Command reported hitting more than 70 targets in central Syria.
- President Donald Trump supported the operations and the Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
- The U.S. and allies have carried out over 80 counterterrorism operations in Syria in six months.
- The gunman who killed U.S. citizens was under investigation for possible IS links and was recently reassigned.
- IS has not claimed responsibility for the attack but has admitted to other attacks on Syrian forces.
