U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria Terrorist Attack Confirmed by President Trump
Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in Syria by an ISIS-linked terrorist during counterterrorism operations, prompting official responses.
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Washington ExaminerIslamic State group gunman in Syria attack worked in state security forces
Overview
President Trump confirmed that a terrorist associated with ISIS, not the Syrian government, carried out the attack that killed U.S. soldiers in Syria.
Two Iowa National Guardsmen, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, were identified among the three American troops killed in the alleged ISIS ambush.
The U.S. soldiers were conducting key leader engagement in Syria as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations when they were ambushed by an unidentified gunman.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff for the fallen guardsmen, and War Secretary Hegseth called for prayers for their families.
Damascus and U.S. officials are reportedly planning to reassign and dismiss the gunman, who held extremist Islamist views tied to ISIS.
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