First of all, why do we have troops in Syria right now in the first place? Secondly, I wonder if after this ISIS terrorist attack, Democrats will call it an “unfortunate accident”. Two US soldiers were killed by an ISIS terrorist who ambushed them in Palmyra, Syria earlier today.
Today in Palmyra, Syria, two United States Army soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed, and three were wounded.
The attack occurred as the soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement. Their mission was in support of on-going counter-ISIS / counter-terrorism…
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) December 13, 2025
BREAKING: ISIS TERROR ATTACK in Syria, 2 U.S. soldiers according to reports.
American troops were ambushed in Palmyra while fighting ISIS. 3 more were wounded. The terrorist was neutralized. pic.twitter.com/gAuse2WYDM
— Hananya Naftali (@HananyaNaftali) December 13, 2025