Washington: The US signaled on Sunday that it will deepen coordination with nations aligned with Syria's new government to "neutralize" ISIS (Daesh) following an attack that killed two American troops and one civilian. "Our strong partnerships within the global anti-ISIS coalition - including the committed support of nations aligned with Syria's new government - will amplify efforts to neutralize ISIS wherever it hides," US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack said on the US social media company X.

According to Anadolu Agency, Barrack highlighted that the attack underscores the enduring menace of ISIS, posing threats not only to Syria but also to global security, including the United States. Barrack emphasized the importance of confronting and defeating ISIS on Syrian soil to protect American territorial integrity. He outlined a strategy involving capable Syrian partners, supported by limited U.S. operations, to dismantle ISIS networks and prevent their resurgence. This approach aims to keep the fight localized, minimizing U.S. exposure and avoiding another large-scale American war in the Middle East.

The envoy noted that the attack was a result of sustained pressure from Syrian partners operating with US support, including the Syrian military under President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The recent ambush by an ISIS gunman in Syria resulted in the deaths of two US troops and one civilian, with three service members injured. Media reports also indicated injuries to two Syrian security personnel. Barrack assured that the US "will not allow this attack on our beautiful young troops to go uncontested."

Following the attack near ancient Palmyra, Syrian authorities initiated a security operation against ISIS cells in the Homs province countryside on Sunday. US forces have been operating in Syria as part of an anti-ISIS international coalition formed in 2014, with Syria joining the coalition on November 12 this year.