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.
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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.

Iowa National Guard soldiers identified as victims in deadly Syria ISIS attack

Iowa National Guard soldiers killed in ISIS ambush attack in Syria as Trump vows 'very serious retaliation' against the terrorist group in response.
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Syria launches security operation against ISIS terrorists in Homs countryside

Syrian authorities on Sunday launched a security operation against ISIS (Deash) terrorist cells in the countryside of Homs province, following an attack that killed three Americans near the ancient city of Palmyra, state media reported.
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