Two American service members and one civilian were killed in an ambush by an Islamic State gunman near Palmyra, central Syria, with three other troops injured. The attack occurred during a visit by American forces and marks the first deadly incident for American personnel in Syria since the fall of the former Syrian president a year ago. The gunman was killed during the confrontation, and the wounded were evacuated to a nearby American garrison. Syrian state media and local observers reported additional injuries among Syrian security personnel, highlighting the ongoing risks faced by international forces in the region. Despite the territorial defeat of Islamic State in 2019, thousands of its fighters remain active in Syria and Iraq, continuing to pose significant threats.