Operation Hawkeye: US forces conduct strikes on over 30 IS targets in Syria
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 14, 2026
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The United States conducted 10 precision airstrikes in Syria between February 3 and 12 as part of Operation Hawkeye, targeting more than 30 ISIS-related infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, and communication nodes. These strikes followed a previous round of five attacks between January 27 and February 2, which had already targeted similar locations. The operations are part of an ongoing effort to maintain sustained military pressure on ISIS remnants and degrade their capabilities. Over the course of two months, US forces have killed or captured more than 50 ISIS terrorists while striking over 100 infrastructure targets with hundreds of precision munitions.
Operation Hawkeye was launched in response to a December 13 ambush in Palmyra that resulted in the deaths of two US service members and an American interpreter. The latest strikes include targeting Bilal Hasan al‑Jasim, an Al-Qaeda-linked militant leader with ties to ISIS, who was killed in a previous strike last month. These actions mark the third round of retaliatory measures by Washington following the December attack on US and Syrian forces.
The operations highlight the broader US strategy under President Donald Trump to diminish ISIS’s ability to operate in Syria. Since 2014, US forces have maintained a presence in eastern Syria, supporting local allies and conducting targeted operations against ISIS leaders and facilities. This sustained military campaign underscores the US commitment to disrupting terrorist networks and maintaining stability in the region.
This ongoing effort is significant for global security, as it demonstrates the United States’ continued focus on countering terrorism and ensuring regional stability. The strikes not only aim to neutralize ISIS threats but also serve as a warning to other extremist groups that similar attacks will be met with decisive retaliation. As the US military maintains its presence in Syria, the operations remain a critical component of broader counterterrorism strategies worldwide.
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/14/2026