US strikes on Islamic State in Syria (Operation Hawkeye Strike)
After an Islamic State gunman killed two US soldiers and a US civilian interpreter in Palmyra on 13 December 2025, US forces with Jordanian support struck over 70 IS targets in central Syria on 19 December 2025, followed by further waves in January and February 2026. The operation is reported to have ended on 16 April 2026.
Strike map
Click a shape for details and sourcesZones, lines of contact and strike arcs are approximate and illustrative, drawn from public reporting. They are not authoritative; click a shape for its sources. Borders from Natural Earth, with Crimea shown as part of Ukraine in line with UN General Assembly resolution 68/262.
Key facts
Reported strikes
| Date | Target | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Over 70 IS targets in central Syria (origin approximate: Jordan) | United States, Jordan | GlobalSecurity.org: Operation Hawkeye Strike as of 19 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2026 | Second wave on multiple IS targets across Syria (target area approximate) | United States and partners | Stars and Stripes as of 10 Jan 2026 |
Arcs on the map run from the reported launch area to the target and are approximate.
Human cost
Parties and actors
- United States Armed Forces (CENTCOM) State armed forces · aligned with US-led coalition
- Jordanian Armed Forces State armed forces (air support) · aligned with US-led coalition
- Islamic State (IS) Non-state armed group · aligned with Islamic State
Parties are listed factually by name and role. Inclusion does not imply any judgement.
Negotiations
Negotiations hubNo negotiation track is currently tracked for this conflict.
Sources and further reading
- GlobalSecurity.org: Operation Hawkeye Strike as of 19 Dec 2025
- The Aviationist as of 20 Dec 2025
- Stars and Stripes as of 14 Feb 2026
- Wikipedia: 2025-2026 United States airstrikes in Syria as of 16 Apr 2026
- Stars and Stripes as of 10 Jan 2026
- Just Security: Operation Hawkeye Strike and international law as of 2 Oct 2026