The terrorist group Islamic State recently commented on the killing of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter in the ancient city of Palmyra, considering the incident a 'blow' to American forces and the Syrian armed factions opposing the group.

The attack, which took place on Saturday, targeted a convoy of American and Syrian forces, resulting in the wounding of three other American soldiers. In a message on its Telegram channel, the Islamic State accused the United States and its allies of forming a common front against it, using religious language to describe the attack as a decisive moment. President Donald Trump called the incident 'terrible' and promised retaliation. The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of five suspects, including a member of the Syrian security forces, in connection with the attack, stating that the arrests were made in coordination with the forces of the international coalition.