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Two U.S. soldiers, one interpreter killed in Syria, Pentagon says

By Thomson Reuters Dec 13, 2025 | 10:51 AM

WASHINGTON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Two U.S. Army ‍soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed ‌in an ‌Islamic State attack on Saturday in Palmyra, Syria, where ​they were supporting ‍counterterrorism ​operations, the ​Pentagon said.

Three ‍others were wounded, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said. ‍Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ‍attacker ‍was ​killed by ​partner ⁠forces.

(Reporting by ‌Phil Stewart; Writing by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Alistair ⁠Bell)