Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- U.S. Central Command says American forces have carried out dozens of operations targeting ISIS in Syria, aiming to stop the group from regaining strength.

U.S. forces operating in Syria have intensified operations against ISIS, targeting militants and weapons stockpiles in coordination with Syrian authorities, officials said, following a recent deadly explosion that killed American personnel.

On Saturday, a gunfire and explosive attack near Palmyra (Tadmur) killed one U.S. military translator, two Syrian soldiers, and a Syrian security officer, while three additional soldiers were wounded. President Donald Trump described the attack on Truth Social as an "ISIS assault against the U.S. and Syria" and vowed "very ser...