Days after American troops were killed in Syria, Washington launched one of its most intense counter-ISIS campaigns in months. U.S. forces carried out a nine-day blitz targeting terror hideouts, weapons caches and key operatives across central Syria. Fighter jets, helicopters and precision munitions were unleashed as the Pentagon vowed the hunt would not stop. Officials say dozens of ISIS fighters were killed or captured, sending a clear warning message. But as troop numbers shrink and regional dynamics shift, questions remain about what this escalation means next.
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