U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to "eliminate" Islamic State group fighters in retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter a week ago.

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2 viewpointsUS conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
U.S. military launches strikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters after American deaths
U.S. announces strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State in response to Americans' deaths
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7 viewpointsU.S. forces attack Islamic State targets in Syria in 'a declaration of vengeance' for ambush that killed Americans
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