U.S. Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria, Trump Promises Retaliation

President Donald Trump vowed retaliation following the deaths of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter in an ambush attack in Syria. According to Fox News and the New York Post, the attack occurred on December 14, 2025, in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, where an ISIS gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon.

The victims were identified as members of the Iowa National Guard, and three additional soldiers were wounded in the incident. The Pentagon confirmed that the attacker had previously been affiliated with the Syrian government forces before connecting with ISIS.

Trump expressed condolences on Truth Social, describing the fallen as 'Great American Patriots' and emphasizing the need for 'very serious retaliation' against ISIS. This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by U.S. military personnel in volatile regions abroad, particularly in areas not fully controlled by ISIS, as stated by Trump during his remarks.