US conducts airstrikes in Syria to counter ISIS following Assad's ousting

The U.S. conducted over 75 airstrikes in central Syria targeting ISIS following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces. President Joe Biden emphasized the need to prevent ISIS from exploiting the power vacuum created by the regime change. Biden confirmed that approximately 900 U.S. troops will remain in Syria to support Kurdish allies and counter ISIS resurgence. U.S. officials are focused on diminishing terrorist activities amid concerns about the chaotic situation on the ground. In addition to U.S. actions, Israel launched airstrikes on a Syrian government site in Damascus, reportedly linked to chemical weapons and missile development. The situation remains fluid as various groups vie for power in the region.