US Strike On Syria Could Come Within Days As Military Assets 'Ready To Go' -- The Guardian
The United States military has provided Barack Obama with a range of options for launching an attack on Syria and is "ready to go" with an offensive, the US defence secretary has said.
There is now a growing belief in Washington that a US strike against Syria, possibly involving cruise missiles or long-range bombers, could take place in the next few days.
Chuck Hagel said military officials had presented the US president with "all options for all contingencies" and put resources in place to take action against Syria over its purported use of chemical weapons.
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Chuck Hagel: No U.N. approval needed for Syrian strikes -- Washington Times
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Former UK military chiefs voice objections to Syria attacks -- The Guardian
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