US launches another retaliatory strike in Syria, killing leader tied to deadly Islamic State ambush

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 17, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/17/us-retaliatory-strike-syria/

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WASHINGTON — A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the...