US launches strikes on Isis targets in Syria in retaliation for ambush
Donald Trump had promised to hit back after two soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an attack last week
Donald Trump had promised to hit back after two soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an attack last week

Trump threatens retaliation against Isis for assault on a counterterrorism operation

Bombing raid follows wave of US attacks in December amid uptick in militant group’s activity

President posts on social media that the defence department ‘executed numerous perfect strikes’

Arab rulers had feted Trump and urged him to avoid military option that would leave them exposed to retaliation

US President says Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities hit during American air strikes against Iran

Leaked assessment casts doubt on Trump’s claims to have ‘obliterated’ facilities