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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Wed Dec 11, 2024, 06:46 PM Dec 11

The US is striking targets across Syria, and it isn't the only one dropping bombs in this uncertain moment [View all]

The US military has carried out extensive airstrikes in Syria since the Assad regime collapsed over the weekend, and it's not the only country on the hunt for targets in this uncertain moment.

American, Israeli, and Turkish forces have all been involved in bombing targets across Syria over the past few days in actions said to be in support of their respective national security interests.

For the US, this means continuing to go after the Islamic State, as it has done for years, but with an intensity to keep the group at bay. The Biden administration has stated that this mission will continue despite uncertainty about the future of Syria's leadership.

The US has repeatedly said that it is committed to the enduring defeat of ISIS. "We don't want to give ISIS an opportunity to exploit what's going on," White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday, adding, "They love nothing more than ungoverned space."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-bombing-targets-across-syria-224825529.html

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The US is targeting IS held spaces. speak easy Dec 11 #1
Wrong again. Jit423 Dec 11 #2
Yup and Iran will be next peregrinus Dec 11 #3
It does seem that the Oct. 6, 2023 attacks have spectacularly backfired on Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah and kelly1mm Dec 11 #4
Israel will occupy Iran after occupying Syria? maxsolomon Dec 11 #6
"Israel lovers" ? Please, do speak more plainly, peregrinus. Tell us what you really think. Hekate Dec 11 #7
Well, we already know what the genocide apologists think. canuckledragger Dec 11 #9
You have anybody in particular in mind that you want to call out by name? Hekate Dec 11 #11
They know who they are. canuckledragger Dec 11 #12
Be specific Hekate Dec 11 #13
Specifically, they make excuses for Bibi's genocide. canuckledragger Dec 11 #14
Yuh-huh Hekate Dec 11 #16
Whats "wrong again"? maxsolomon Dec 11 #5
Yup. Remember "A Clean Break"? - PNAC 1996 AloeVera Dec 11 #15
We have a new definition of genocide AND ethnic cleansing, ladies and gentlemen! Beastly Boy Dec 11 #18
What the HELL are you talking about? AloeVera Dec 11 #19
You got it absolutely right. Yo said not a single word about Beastly Boy Dec 12 #20
Same shit different day malaise Dec 11 #8
This coordinated free-for-all makes me wonder why Blue_Tires Dec 11 #10
Trump has stated that "Syria is not our friend"... AntiFascist Dec 11 #17
By agreement, US forces will be leaving Iraq in 2025. An anti-ISIS contingent remains in Northern Syria. C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #21
Americans are sick to death of their Pro War Government Brenda Dec 12 #22
"Fewer Americans willing to fight and die for other countries" (Per 'Responsible Statecraft') C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #23
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