According to U.S. Military leaders’ statements after the aerial bombardment of Syria, a prolonged campaign has just begun and airstrikes will continue intermittently for months to come. They believe that bombardments will become more difficult with time, as Islamic State militants will seek refuge in highly populated areas. Two distinct enemies are being sought out with these attacks. The Islamic … [Read more...]
U.S. and Allies Begin Airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
A torrent of cruise missiles as well as precision guided bombs rained over Syria early Tuesday, as the United States and its allies began airstrikes against ISIS targets on Syrian territory. The attacks were targeting the town of Raqqa, located along the Iraqi border, believed to be the capital of the extremist group. American fighter jets as well as Predator and Reaper drones flew alongside … [Read more...]
Obama May Authorize Airstrikes against Isis in Syria
Although there had been demands that the U.S. not begin airstrikes in Syria and despite the Syrian government’s request that any airstrike be approved by the government beforehand, it seems that President Obama is preparing to expand the United States campaign against the IS extremist group beyond Iraq’s borders. The President will address the nation and lay out his political and military … [Read more...]
Islamic State Group Gains the Arab League as a New Enemy
After their meeting on September 7th, the Arab League has agreed to combat the Islamic State militants that have been terrorizing Iraq and Syria. Either collectively or individually, all Arab League foreign ministers have agreed to confront the extremist group by all means necessary as well as to cooperate with international efforts aimed at limiting the rise to power of this terrorist … [Read more...]
Humanitarian Aid for Iraqi Town under Siege
American, Australian, French and British Aircrafts worked together in a joined mission to bring food and water to the residents of the Iraqi town of Amirli, which has been under attack by the Islamic State militants for over two months. The Pentagon made the humanitarian aid drops public on Saturday, adding that United States airstrikes also supported the mission. The Shiite Turkmen living in the … [Read more...]
United States Considering Military Intervention In Syria
After the killing of an U.S. journalist and the clear escalation of the situation in Iraq, the Obama administration is carefully weighing its options and considering a military intervention in Syria that could even include U.S. airstrikes. In spite of the fact that President Barack Obama has clearly expressed his desire to not involve the United States into Syria’s bloody civil war, the recent … [Read more...]
U.S. Airstrike Mission in Difficulty Because of Iraqi Tactic Modifications
After the newly launched United States Airstrikes, Iraqi militants have begun changing tactics and these modifications are complicating US airstrike missions. Until now, American officials noticed that the IS (Islamic State) had been organized like an army- they moved strategically, they pursued military objectives and acted with planned and organized intent. Now, officials have begun noticing … [Read more...]
