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Jordan Joins U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Jordan announced that its air force has taken part in U.S.-led strikes targeting Islamic State positions in Syria, signaling a renewed show of regional cooperation against the extremist group. The operation comes as the United States carries out a series of retaliatory strikes following the recent killing of three American service members. In a statement, the Jordanian military said its aircraft conducted “precise airstrikes” on ISIS sites in southern Syria alongside U.S. forces. Officials emphasized that the mission aimed to prevent militant groups from using Syrian territory as a base to threaten neighboring countries. The U.S. strikes reportedly hit multiple ISIS-linked facilities, including infrastructure and weapons storage locations, as part of a b...

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