Al-Sharaa, also known as Al-Jolani, a former al-Qaeda member who is now the head of HTS and interim president of Syria. Photo courtesy of Al-Khanadeq.
According to Fox News, a senior U.S. official confirmed to the outlet that multiple American service members were injured during an ambush in Syria on Saturday.
The official noted that some of the injuries were serious.
Two local Syrian officials earlier told Reuters that a convoy of U.S. and Syrian forces fighting the Islamic State terrorist group was targeted while on patrol in the central town of Palmyra.
Reuters reports that the attack left two soldiers and a civilian interpreter killed.
Two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an Islamic State attack on Saturday in Palmyra, Syria, where they were supporting counterterrorism operations, the Pentagon said.
Three others were wounded, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attacker was killed by partner forces.
Parnell shared on X, “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 operations in the region.”
“The soldiers’ names, as well as identifying information about their units, are being withheld until 24 hours after the next of kin notification.”
“This attack is currently under active investigation.”
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
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth responded to the tragic news warning, “The savage who perpetrated this attack was killed by partner forces.”
“Let it be known, if you target Americans — anywhere in the world — you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.”
The savage who perpetrated this attack was killed by partner forces.
Let it be known, if you target Americans — anywhere in the world — you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you. https://t.co/P7D9NrWpAL
— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) December 13, 2025
Watch:
BREAKING: Two U.S. Army soldiers and one civilian U.S. interpreter were killed, and three more people were wounded, during an attack in Syria.
The Department of War confirmed the deaths, and announced an investigation into the attack. pic.twitter.com/svCy9BZOad
— Fox News (@FoxNews) December 13, 2025
The Gateway Pundit’s Antonio Graceffo reported on the deteriorating security situation in Syria.
Read more:
Syria Security Situation Has Deteriorated Under Former al-Qaeda Member Al-Jolani
This story is developing.
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