Ayad Mansoor Sakat
Ayad Mansoor Sakat was a U.S. civilian interpreter who tragically lost his life during a violent attack in Syria that also claimed the lives of two American soldiers. His role as an interpreter was crucial in facilitating communication between U.S. forces and local partners in a conflict zone, highlighting the significant contributions that civilians make in supporting military operations.
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Ayad Mansoor Sakat was the American civilian interpreter killed in the ambush in Syria.
U.S. says strike in Syria killed leader tied to Islamic State attack on American soldiers
Canada· 2026-01-18
Interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat was killed while conducting a key leader engagement.
US troops withdraw from Ain al-Asad Airbase in Iraq amid consolidation effort
United States· 2026-01-18
Civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat was killed in an ambush while supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.
US strikes Syria: Operation Hawkeye targets ISIS after deadly Palmyra ambush; what we know so far
India· 2026-01-11
The Palmyra attack resulted in the deaths of civilian interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat.
'Operation Hawkeye Strike': US carries out 'large-scale' airstrikes on Syria; targets ISISIndia· 2026-01-11Ayad Mansoor Sakat was the civilian interpreter killed in the ISIS attack in Palmyra last month.
US launches new retaliatory strikes against Islamic State in Syria
Australia· 2026-01-11Ayad Mansoor Sakat, a civilian from Michigan, was killed in the Palmira attack while working as an interpreter.
Estados Unidos bombardeó más de 70 objetivos en una operación contra el grupo yihadista del Estado Islámico en Siria
Colombia· 2025-12-20
Ayad Mansoor Sakat, a US civilian working as an interpreter, was also killed.
Pete Hegseth says US will attempt to ‘eliminate’ IS fighters in Syria after deaths of AmericansAustralia· 2025-12-20
Interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat was killed in a terrorist attack in Syria.
U.S. launches ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa guardsmen are killedUnited States· 2025-12-20Ayad Mansoor Sakat was a US civilian serving as an interpreter who was killed in Syria.
'Will be hit harder than before if ... ': Donald Trump's stern warning as US strikes ISIS targets in Syria; what he saidIndia· 2025-12-20