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flag Two U.S. service members and an interpreter were killed in a Syria ambush linked to ISIS, prompting vows of retaliation.

flag Two U.S. service members and a U.S. interpreter were killed in a central Syria ambush near Palmyra, the first U.S. combat fatalities there since Bashar Assad’s ouster in December 2024. flag The attack, attributed to a lone Islamic State gunman, also wounded three others. flag The Pentagon confirmed the mission was part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations, with the attacker killed by partner forces. flag President Donald Trump vowed "very serious retaliation," while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that anyone targeting Americans will face relentless pursuit. flag Syria’s interim leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, expressed devastation and affirmed cooperation with U.S. forces. flag The incident highlights persistent security threats despite improved U.S.-Syria relations and the continued presence of ISIS fighters in the region.

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