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Biden Says U.S. Conducted Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Syria
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/us/politics/biden-syria-assad-isis.html

"The U.S. Central Command, which oversees military actions in the Middle East, said Sunday’s operations struck more than 75 targets in central Syria using B-52, F-15 and A-10 warplanes. “Battle damage assessments are underway and there are no indications of civilian casualties,” the command said in a statement.

“There should be no doubt — we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria,” said Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the head of Central Command. “All organizations in Syria should know that we will hold them accountable if they partner with or support ISIS in any way.”

Also from the article:
"President Biden sought to take a measure of credit for Mr. Assad’s downfall.
He said the victory of the rebel forces over Mr. Assad’s government was made possible by the collapse of his support from Russia, Iran and Hezbollah, all of which the United States had a hand in. He noted that U.S. military aid and diplomatic support for Ukraine and Israel had bogged down Russian forces in Europe, helped destroy Hezbollah in Lebanon and thwarted two attacks by Iran on Israel. As a result, none could help Mr. Assad survive."