A recent ambush in Syria has claimed the lives of three Americans, including two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter, in what is believed to be an ISIS attack. The gunman, identified as a member of the Syrian security forces, was reportedly on the verge of being dismissed due to extremist views. In response to the attack, President Trump has vowed ‘very serious retaliation’ and confirmed that several suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident. The attack has sparked a national conversation regarding the role of US troops in Syria and has led to widespread support for the families of the fallen soldiers, notably from communities in Iowa, where two of the victims were members of the National Guard.