Tag: airstrikes
Two-thirds of Americans back Mideast airstrikes
Nearly 2 out of 3 Americans back U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria to combat the threat from Islamic extremists, yet half also think...
Obama’s rock and a hard place with airstrikes
The White House is in a difficult spot when it comes to Syria. Not only is the United States at war with Islamic State,...
Intelligence gaps hamper airstrikes in Syria, Iraq
The Pentagon is grappling with significant intelligence gaps as it bombs Iraq and Syria, and it is operating under less restrictive targeting rules than...
More airstrikes pound IS oil sites in Syria
U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombed oil installations and other facilities in territory controlled by Islamic State militants in eastern Syria on Friday, taking aim for...
U.S.-led allies step up airstrikes in Syria
U.S.-led airstrikes targeted Syrian oil installations held by the militant Islamic State group overnight and early Thursday, killing nearly 20 people as the militants...
Obama faces questions over Syria airstrikes
President Barack Obama faces a familiar question as he contemplates airstrikes in Syria: Should Congress have a say in his decision?
Obama was barreling toward...
American air strikes aimed at reclaiming Iraq dam
The U.S. has expanded its air campaign in Iraq with attacks aimed at helping Iraqi forces regain control of the strategic Mosul dam.
The White...
Obama: Airstrikes, humanitarian aid continue in Iraq
President Barack Obama on Thursday promised to expand U.S. humanitarian relief to Iraqis threatened by the advancing army of the Islamic State militants. He...