US Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

In response to the recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the U.S. military has intensified its airstrikes against ISIS, targeting approximately 75 sites associated with the terrorist group in central Syria. This operation involved multiple air assets, including B-52 bombers and F-15 fighter jets, as part of a strategic effort to prevent ISIS from exploiting the ensuing chaos. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of these strikes in ensuring that ISIS does not reestablish its presence and capabilities during this transitional period. Concurrently, U.S. officials have reiterated that while they will maintain their military presence in Syria, there are no plans to increase troop numbers. The strikes also coincided with the rebel forces' rapid advance into Damascus, leading to Assad's resignation and subsequent asylum in Russia. This series of events has heightened concerns about the potential resurgence of ISIS in a power vacuum left by the regime's collapse.