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Operation Hawkeye-ISIS Gets Front-Row Seats to Shock and Awe 2.0!
Episode 284
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Operation Hawkeye
- A large-scale U.S. military strike targeting ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites across more than 70 locations in Syria.
- Ordered by President Trump in response to an ambush that killed two U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter.
- Objective: Deliver a “declaration of vengeance,” not a declaration of war.
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Military Details
- Use of precision munitions and advanced aircraft (F-15s, A-10s, F-16s), helicopters, and artillery.
- Over 100 precision strikes aimed at ISIS logistics, command centers, and storage depots to minimize collateral damage.
- Coalition involvement: Jordanian jets participated, showing multinational cooperation.
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Casualties and Context
- Attack followed the killing of two Iowa National Guard soldiers and a civilian translator during a meeting near Palmyra, Syria.
- U.S. dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base attended by President Trump.
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Strategic Impact
- Intended to degrade ISIS operational capabilities and deter future attacks.
- Reinforces Trump’s doctrine: Any attack on U.S. personnel will be met with overwhelming force.
- Broader campaign includes previous strikes in Somalia targeting ISIS leadership.
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