Breaking | Trump: We are monitoring a security incident involving U.S. forces in Syria
Updated: 1:39 – Beirut
Editorial Notice
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration is monitoring a security incident involving U.S. forces in the vicinity of the Palmyra desert in central Syria, adding that investigations are ongoing. He did not confirm the execution of U.S. airstrikes in the area.
International news agencies, including Reuters and Associated Press, reported that two U.S. soldiers and a civilian translator were killed in the attack. As of the time of this update, no official statement has been issued by the U.S. Department of Defense confirming retaliatory military action.
Archival Context
Early reports from local media had mentioned U.S. aerial activity in the vicinity of the Palmyra desert. However, these reports were not officially confirmed, and the story has since been updated based on official statements and reporting by international news agencies.
Fatalities and injuries reported in Palmyra: Details of the attack on U.S. forces
Local Syrian media reported that US airstrikes targeted several sites in the Palmyra desert in central Syria, alongside intense low-altitude flights by the US Air Force over the area.
The strikes come after the region witnessed earlier today an attack on a joint force of the Syrian Ministry of Defense and US troops, which resulted in the killing of three Americans and injuries to others.
Deaths and Injuries in Palmyra: Details of an Attack on the US Military in Palmyra
