Sunday, December 14, 2025

Deadly Attack in Syria on U.S. Troops kills three

 What We Know About the American Troops in Syria

The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder that U.S. troops are still operating in the country.

Deadly Attack in Syria on U.S. Troops Exposes Growing Challenges for Country’s Leader

The attacks further complicate President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to unify the country and rebuild relationships with the international community, analysts say. 


President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria in Damascus, the capital, in April. Photo by Daniel Berehulak for NY Times.