Trump reaffirms confidence in Syrian president after ISIS attack
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump argued that the attack occurred in an area largely outside the Syrian government’s effective control. “This is a part of Syria that they (Syrian government) really don't have much control over,” Trump said. “This had to do with ISIS.”
The president described Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa as a “strong man” and said he “feels very badly about” the assault, which took place in the countryside near Homs and killed two U.S. service members along with a civilian. Trump said the Syrian president has been actively working to confront security challenges and promised that ISIS would be “hit hard” in response to the attack.
When asked why American forces remain deployed in Syria, Trump said the U.S. presence is tied to broader efforts to maintain regional stability, emphasizing Syria’s strategic importance to peace in the Middle East.
"We're trying to make sure that there's going to be and remain peace in the Middle East, and Syria is a big part of it.
"The new leader is a strong person, and that's what you need. This is a rough part of the world, and it's been amazing what's taken place in Syria," he said.
According to official statements, roughly 1,000 U.S. troops are currently stationed in Syria as part of an international effort focused on combating ISIS militants.
Following the deadly incident, Sharaa reportedly sent a message to Trump expressing condolences to the families of those killed and reaffirming his government’s commitment to national security and stability. Syrian security forces later carried out an operation in the Homs region that led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of having ties to ISIS.
As stated by reports, U.S. Central Command confirmed that two American troops and one civilian were killed in the ambush near Palmyra, while three additional service members were injured. U.S. forces continue to operate in Syria under the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS, which Syria formally joined in November 2025.
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