New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to commend the US military's recent operation in Syria. Trump hailed the successful airstrike that took down a senior member of Hurras al-Din (HaD), an al-Qaeda affiliate.

"US forces conducted a precision airstrike against a member of al-Qaeda in Syria this weekend. The terrorist leader was working with al-Qaeda across the region. Congratulations to CENTCOM Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla, and the US warfighters who dealt Justice to another Jihadi threatening America and our allies and partners," Trump posted.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the airstrike occurred on Saturday in Northwest Syria, targeting a senior finance and logistics official of Hurras al-D...