U.S. Soldiers Killed in Syria Identified as Iowa National Guard Sergeants

The shooting attack in Palmyra, Syria, on Saturday struck troops deployed as part of an antiterrorism mission. Two were killed, along with an American civilian interpreter; three others were wounded.

Shunned by Putin, Syria’s Ex-Dictator Lives in Isolation

Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is living in near-isolation in Russia, sidelined by President Vladimir Putin, one year after fleeing Syria following the collapse of his rule, according to a detailed report by The Guardian.

Iowa police chief's son among National Guard members killed in Syria ISIS terrorist attack

ISIS gunman kills two Iowa National Guard members in Syria terrorist attack. Community mourns loss of Nate Howard and fellow soldier in tragic incident.

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says

A Syrian security guard who attacked and killed three U.S. citizens in Syria had joined the internal security forces two months earlier.

Shooter who killed U.S. military personnel in Syria believed to be ISIS infiltrator working with security forces, multiple sources say

The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.

Netanyahu, US envoy Barrack meet after Israel-Syria deal initially expected by year's end

According to a source who spoke with The Jerusalem Post on Sunday, the meeting was set to focus on Syria, define Israel’s red lines, and find ways to ensure they are not crossed.

What to know about the US military’s role in Syria after deadly IS attack

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian.
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