Shooter who killed U.S. military personnel in Syria believed to be ISIS infiltrator working with security forces, multiple sources say

The shooting happened during a mission by U.S. and Syrian forces in a historic central town near Palmyra on Saturday. President Trump and U.S. military officials attributed the attack to ISIS.

Iowa National Guard names soldiers killed in Syria by an ISIS gunman

Sgts. William Nathaniel "Nate" Howard and Edgar Torres-Tovar were killed in Syria while they were stationed with the Iowa National Guard.

Iowa police chief's son among National Guard members killed in Syria ISIS terrorist attack

ISIS gunman kills two Iowa National Guard members in Syria terrorist attack. Community mourns loss of Nate Howard and fellow soldier in tragic incident.

What We Know About the American Troops in Syria

The killing of three Americans during what was said to be a counterterrorism operation in central Syria served as a reminder that U.S. troops are still operating in the country.
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Syria, US affirm cooperation in counterterrorism, say ISIS terror attack aimed to undermine bilateral ties

Damascus and Washington reaffirm coordination against terrorism after ISIS attack killed 3 Americans near ancient Syrian city - Anadolu Ajansı

ISIS's declining influence makes it no less deadly

There are many ISIS detainees in eastern Syria, including many families of ISIS fighters. These detainees will need to be addressed, and the families de-radicalized.
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