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Syrian and Iranian officials criticized the Obama administration on Thursday for excluding them from an international coalition coming together in the battle against the Islamic State group, while a state-run Syrian daily warned that unauthorized U.S. airstrikes on Syria may trigger the "first sparks of fire" in the region. The strongest reaction, however, came from Russia, Syrian President Bashar Assad's main international ally. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said such military action without a U.N. Security Council resolution "would be an act of aggression and flagrant violation of international law."
Syria's main Western-backed opposition group, meanwhile, welcomed Obama's first-ever authorization of U.S. airstrikes in Syria, saying it stands "ready and willing" to partner with the international community to defeat the militants. But the Syrian National Coalition said that airstrikes need to be coupled with a strategy for ultimately toppling Assad.....snip~
Syrian opposition welcomes Obama's announcement
As some of us Mentioned, and of course the MB backed Rebels want Assad out so they can take power. Quite willing to go and take on the Militants as long as Assad is targeted too. In the meantime the New UN Envoy says he will work towards a political settlement over the Syrian Conflict. How do you think this now affects BO strategy? What say ye?
Graphic shows possible coalition support in the fight against the Islamic State group
Syria's main Western-backed opposition group, meanwhile, welcomed Obama's first-ever authorization of U.S. airstrikes in Syria, saying it stands "ready and willing" to partner with the international community to defeat the militants. But the Syrian National Coalition said that airstrikes need to be coupled with a strategy for ultimately toppling Assad.....snip~
Syrian opposition welcomes Obama's announcement
As some of us Mentioned, and of course the MB backed Rebels want Assad out so they can take power. Quite willing to go and take on the Militants as long as Assad is targeted too. In the meantime the New UN Envoy says he will work towards a political settlement over the Syrian Conflict. How do you think this now affects BO strategy? What say ye?
Graphic shows possible coalition support in the fight against the Islamic State group