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Jordan Joins U.S.-Led Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

This photo provided by the U.S. Air Force shows a U.S. Airman preparing an A-10 Thunderbolt II for flight from a base in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in support of Operation Hawkeye Strike. Jordan announced that its air force has taken part in U.S.-led strikes targeting Islamic State positions in Syria, signaling a renewed show of regional cooperation against the extremist group. The operation comes as the United States carries out a series of retaliatory strikes following the recent killing of three American service members. In a statement, the Jordanian military said its aircraft conducted “precise airstrikes” on ISIS sites in southern Syria alongside U.S. forces. Officials emphasized that the mission aimed to prevent militant groups from using Syrian territory as a base to threaten neighboring countries. The U.S. strikes reportedly hit multiple ISIS-linked facilities, including infrastructure and weapons storage locations, as part of a b...
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Hezbollah Leader’s Death Sends Shockwaves Across the Middle East

 

The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and the wider Middle East. The militant group confirmed on Saturday that Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut.

Nasrallah’s death has elicited a range of emotions across the region. In Lebanon, many supporters of Hezbollah are mourning the loss of their leader, with tears and public displays of grief. Conversely, in other parts of the Middle East, his death has been met with a mix of relief and celebration, reflecting the divisive nature of his leadership.

International reactions have also been polarized. U.S. President Joe Biden described the killing as “a measure of justice for his many victims,” while Iran’s Supreme Leader condemned the airstrike, calling it an "Israeli massacre".

Nasrallah had been a prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics for decades, known for his staunch opposition to Israel and his influence over Hezbollah’s military and political strategies. His death marks a significant turning point in the region’s geopolitical landscape, with potential implications for future conflicts and alliances.


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