How the Trump administration is reacting to Syria attack
NBC News·2025-12-13 20:47

Geopolitical & Security - US vowed retaliation against ISIS and anyone attacking Americans [1] - Attack occurred in an area of Syria not controlled by the Syrian president [2] - Initial assessments indicate ISIS likely carried out the attack [2] - The individual who perpetrated the attack was killed by partner forces [3] - US will hunt down, find, and ruthlessly kill those who target Americans [3] - Soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement to support counter ISIS and counterterrorism operations [4] Casualties & Response - Three American patriots killed in Syria: two soldiers and one civilian interpreter [1] - Three injured soldiers are doing well [1] - The Trump administration is giving a full-throated response [4] - Soldiers' names and unit information are being withheld for 24 hours after next of kin notification [4]