U.S. Airstrikes Target ISIS in Syria After Assad’s Regime Falls

In the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapse over the weekend, U.S. forces conducted a series of precision airstrikes targeting ISIS camps and operatives in central Syria. The operation, carried out by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), aims to prevent the terror group from exploiting the current chaos to regain strength and territory.

“The strikes against the ISIS leaders, operatives, and camps were conducted as part of the ongoing mission to disrupt, degrade, and defeat ISIS,” CENTCOM stated. “This mission ensures ISIS does not take advantage of the current situation to reconstitute in central Syria.” The operation reportedly hit over 75 targets using B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 aircraft.

The airstrikes come as Syria faces a power vacuum left by Assad’s sudden departure. ISIS, which has long sought to reestablish itself in war-torn regions, poses a significant threat as Syria enters this volatile phase.

• Strikes targeted over 75 ISIS positions in central Syria.

• Assets deployed included B-52 bombers, F-15s, and A-10s.

• CENTCOM confirmed there were no civilian casualties reported.

General Michael Erik Kurilla, commander of CENTCOM, issued a strong warning to any entities aiding ISIS: “We will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria. All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way.”

President Joe Biden publicly announced the strikes, reaffirming the U.S. commitment to “ensure stability” in Syria. “We’re clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS will try to take advantage of any vacuum to re-establish its capabilities and create a safe haven,” Biden said. “We will not let that happen.”

This development underscores the precarious nature of Syria’s post-Assad landscape. While ISIS remains a clear adversary, the broader implications of the regime’s collapse continue to ripple across the region.

President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office in just over five weeks, has consistently advocated for a non-interventionist approach. In a recent post, Trump reiterated that Syria is “not our fight,” stating the United States should “NOT GET INVOLVED!”

As Syria grapples with its new reality, the tension between intervention and isolationism will shape U.S. policy under Trump’s second term. For now, the focus remains on preventing ISIS from exploiting the chaos, ensuring that the terror group does not regain a foothold in the region.

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