U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announces Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS after American deaths.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth announces Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria to eliminate ISIS after American deaths.

The US says it is acting in response to last week's deadly Islamic State attack on American forces in Syria.

“This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance," Hegseth said on social media.

“This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance," Hegseth said on social media.