Washington has blamed ISIL (ISIS) for the assault and promised retaliation.
Three US troopers have been killed in an assault in Syria’s central metropolis of Palmyra.
It’s the first identified lethal assault on US forces since former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was deposed final 12 months. Washington has accused the ISIL (ISIS) group of finishing up the assault.
The federal government in Damascus has expanded its ties with Washington and joined a coalition to struggle the ISIL group.
However how a lot of a safety problem is ISIL in Syria?
Will the US now reinforce its navy presence? What dangers might that pose?
Presenter: Dareen Abughaida
Friends:
Colin Clarke – government director of The Soufan Heart
Dareen Khalifa – senior adviser on the Worldwide Disaster Group
Orwa Ajjoub – PhD candidate in world politics, specializing in armed teams in Syria
Printed On 15 Dec 2025
