A US official described it as “a large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons. Tonight, U.S. and Jordanian forces struck 70+ ISIS targets in Syria with 100+ precision munitions. Earlier, in his social media post, he reiterated his backing for Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa, who Mr Trump said was “fully in support” of the US effort. US Central Command, which oversees the region, said in a social media post that American jets, helicopters and artillery employed more than 100 precision munitions on Syrian targets. Syrian state television reported that the US strikes hit targets in rural areas of Deir ez-Zor and Raqqa provinces and in the Jabal al-Amour area near the historic city of Palmyra.

Source: The Herald December 20, 2025 15:50 UTC