Eight people in eastern Syria lost their lives during an U.S.-led coalition airstrike targeting a gas distribution facility located in an Islamic State controlled Syrian town. The airstrike had targeted the distribution station located in Khasham, a town in the oil-rich province of Deir el-Zour and took place on Friday night according to activist’s accounts. The Deir el-Zour Free radio named four … [Read more...]
U.S. –Led Airstrikes Kill Hundreds of ISIS Militants
Airstrikes conducted by the United States military on Wednesday allegedly killed several hundred Islamic State fighters gathered around Ayn Al-Arab, the Syrian border town which has been under siege for weeks. Despite the airstrikes the Pentagon announced that the city of Kobani could still fall to the Sunni extremists. During the last two days, the U.S.-led coalition has prepared and conducted … [Read more...]
Middle East Situation Escalates as Turkey Bombs Kurdish Militants
As Islamic State militants continue their siege of Kobani, Turkey’s 15-million-strong Kurdish minority angrily accused the government of refusing to aid Syrian civilians in defending Ayn Al-Arab. During riots last week, at least 35 people were killed. Currently, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader is threatening to call off discussions meant to end an insurgency spanning across more than a … [Read more...]
U.S.-led Airstrikes Hit Grain Silos in ISIS controlled Territories
According to a group monitoring the ISIS crisis, U.S.-led airstrikes hit several targets in Islamic State controlled territory in Syria (including grain silos). The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights suggested that U.S. aircrafts might have mistaken the mills and grain silos for Islamic State bases in the northern Syrian town of Manbij. Washington hasn’t commented on the situation yet. The … [Read more...]
The United States Announce a Prolonged Military Campaign in Syria
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...]
Ambassador Power Trumpeting International Support Against IS but Failing to Name Supporters
US ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, claimed that America’s efforts to destroy the Sunni extremists wreaking havoc in the Middle East are being supported by over 40 countries. What the ambassador failed to mention was the extent of their commitment and of course, to name them. France has already clearly shown the extent of their involvement in the war against the Islamic State … [Read more...]
Coalition Against Islamic State Formed on Monday
Over 27 states have co-signed a document declaring their resolve to deal with the menace that is the Islamic State Group. On Monday, the leaders of countries involved in the coalition announced that there was no more time to lose in the fight against the terrorists. Francois Hollande, French President, held a conference in Paris which was regarded by many as crucial in building the foundation … [Read more...]
New Military Operations Underway in Iraq as the U.S. commands Airstrikes against IS
Since the Islamic State began to outright defy the United States by publicly beheading American journalists, more than 100 airstrikes have been carried out in Iraq. Now, a new waves of airstrikes have been carried out near Haditha Dam, which has been a target for the IS extremists in the last months. According to the United States military Central Command, the government of Iraq requested … [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...]
