U.S. Forces Kill Al-Qaeda Affiliate Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on Americans in Syria

U.S. forces have killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, a senior Al-Qaeda affiliate leader, in a strike in northwest Syria, CENTCOM confirmed. Al-Jasim was tied to an ISIS ambush in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, which killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter. The January 16 strike, part of “Hawkeye Strike” operations, targeted over 100 ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites with 200 precision munitions. CENTCOM emphasized the operation underscores the U.S. resolve to eliminate threats to its personnel and regional security, following a year of capturing over 300 ISIS operatives and neutralizing more than 20 others.

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Wahala Don Burst: US Drops Massive Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria, Sokoto Also Hit!

Na so e be! The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) don carry out big airstrikes against ISIS targets across Syria, and Nigerians won’t forget the connection at home—Sokoto was hit too!

CENTCOM revealed on X that the strikes happened Saturday around 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, alongside partner forces. This operation, called Operation Hawkeye Strike, started December 19, 2025, after a deadly ISIS attack near Palmyra, Syria, that killed two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter.

The US military made it clear: “If you harm our warfighters, we will find you and kill you anywhere in the world.” No shaking!

Interestingly, in December 2025, the US also conducted airstrikes in northwest Nigeria, specifically in Sokoto State, targeting ISIS-linked militants of the Islamic State-Sahel Province (ISSP) and local affiliate Lakurawa. Tomahawk missiles were reportedly used in collaboration with the Nigerian government to dismantle terrorist camps.

These operations show that the fight against terrorism is now global and local, and both the US and Nigeria are keeping the pressure on ISIS wherever they pop up.

For Nigerians, the Sokoto strike is a reminder that terrorism is a real threat, and the government is working with international partners to try to keep citizens safe.

Wahala don burst, but the fight no go stop!