Payam Javan: Under the decisive leadership of President Donald Trump, the United States has once again shown the world what true American strength looks like, delivering a “massive strike” against the barbaric ISIS terrorist group in Syria. This wasn’t some timid, calculated response; as War Secretary Pete Hegseth boldly declared, it was a “declaration of vengeance.” While the mainstream media often downplays our military’s triumphs, President Trump ensures our brave men and women in uniform are empowered to defend our nation and avenge our fallen patriots without hesitation or political correctness.

Operation Hawkeye Strike, personally directed by President Trump, obliterated over 70 targets across multiple locations with more than 100 precision munitions, proving that when America acts, it acts with overwhelming force. Our fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery rained down justice on these cowardly terrorists, with crucial support from our steadfast Jordanian allies. This is the kind of swift, devastating action that keeps America safe, unlike the appeasement and weakness we’ve seen from previous administrations.

This righteous retribution was a direct response to the heinous December 13 ambush by an ISIS gunman that tragically claimed the lives of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter. President Trump’s message, echoed by Secretary Hegseth, is crystal clear: “if you target Americans—anywhere in the world—you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.” This isn’t just talk; it’s a promise backed by action, part of a broader campaign that has already eliminated or detained 23 terrorist operatives since the attack.

President Trump himself praised these strikes on Truth Social, reaffirming his promise of “very serious retaliation” against those who dare harm American patriots. Republicans, including stalwart conservatives like Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative Ken Calvert, quickly rallied behind the President, recognizing that this decisive action is not mere rhetoric but a stark reality for our enemies. This is the America President Trump built: strong, unyielding, and always ready to defend its people and its interests, sending an unmistakable warning to any who would threaten our homeland.