TAMPA, FLORIDA January 10, 2026 — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, in coordination with partner forces, conducted precision airstrikes targeting multiple ISIS positions throughout Syria on January 10, 2026, marking a significant escalation in ongoing counterterrorism operations.
The strikes, executed around 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, form part of Operation Hawkeye Strike, launched on December 19, 2025, at the direction of President Donald Trump. The operation was initiated in direct response to a deadly ISIS ambush on December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria, where an ISIS terrorist killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.
CENTCOM described the action as a large-scale effort to root out ISIS threats, prevent future attacks on U.S. and allied personnel, and degrade the terrorist group’s capabilities across the region. The operation involved U.S. forces alongside local and coalition partners, though specific details on aircraft types, exact locations, or enemy casualties were not disclosed.
In an official statement accompanying the announcement, CENTCOM delivered a resolute warning to terrorists: “If you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world, no matter how hard you try to evade justice.”
The strikes highlight the continued U.S. commitment to defeating ISIS remnants in Syria, where the group has sought to regroup amid regional instability. Coalition forces remain vigilant in protecting American interests and supporting partners on the ground.
CENTCOM’s announcement, shared widely on social media including footage of the operation, underscores the resolve of U.S. and allied forces in pursuing terrorists who threaten global security. No U.S. or partner casualties were reported from the January 10 strikes.
This development comes as part of broader efforts to ensure lasting defeat of ISIS in the Middle East. Further updates are expected as operations continue.
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