In a nationally televised address, President Trump announced air strikes against Syrian assets in retaliation for the use of banned chemical weapons by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The American strikes are coordinated with the United Kingdom and France.
US, UK and France strike Syrian chemical weapons sites in biggest military action against President Assad so far https://t.co/46BkjZ2W6C
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) April 14, 2018
More details will be given at a Pentagon briefing later tonight.
Reuters reports that the strikes are reaching beyond isolated military installations:
BREAKING: Barzeh district in Damascus hit in U.S. attacks, scientific research facility located in area – Reuters witness pic.twitter.com/Nl7Vkh3aH5
— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) April 14, 2018
Photo of the research center being targeted by #US-led coalition against #Syria #Damascus pic.twitter.com/d2sa1RnbFC
— Paul Antonopoulos (@oulosP) April 14, 2018
Thomas Mackie at the United Kingdom’s Express:
Donald Trump Syria airstrikes ‘BLOCKED’ by James Mattis in attempt to stop World War 3
DONALD Trump’s plans to attack Syria with airstrikes have been blocked on two occasions already this week by US Defence Secretary James Mattis, as the senior politician desperately tries to stop the outbreak of World War 3.
Mr. Mackie appears to be unclear on how the American government works.
