A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft takes off from a base located in the area of responsibility of the U.S. Central Command, on December 19, 2025. U.S. Air Force photo/REUTERS A KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft takes off from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, December 19, 2025 in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike as the U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on U.S. personnel, U.S. officials said. U.S. Air Force Photo/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY
Jordan confirmed on Saturday that it took part in U.S.-led strikes in Syria against the jihadist group Islamic State, a week after an attack that cost the lives of three Americans, according to a statement from the army.
This operation aims to "prevent extremist organizations from exploiting" southern Syria to launch attacks "threatening the security of its neighbors and the region," the Jordanian army explained.
Jordan confirmed on Saturday that it took part in U.S.-led strikes in Syria against the jihadist group Islamic State, a week after an attack that cost the lives of three Americans, according to a statement from the army.
This operation aims to "prevent extremist organizations from exploiting" southern Syria to launch attacks "threatening the security of its neighbors and the region," the Jordanian army explained.
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