Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Military Strikes On Syria Could Happen As Early As Thursday



Military Strikes On Syria 'As Early As Thursday,' US Officials Say -- NBC

The United States could hit Syria with three days of missile strikes, perhaps beginning Thursday, in an attack meant more to send a message to the Syrian regime than to cripple its military, senior U.S. officials told NBC News.

The disclosure added to a growing drumbeat around the world for military action against Syria, believed to have used chemical weapons in recent days against scores of civilians and rebels who have been fighting the government for two years.

In three days of strikes, the Pentagon could assess the effectiveness of the first wave and target what was missed in further rounds, the senior officials said.

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More News On Western Military Forces Preparing To Strike Syria

West could hit Syria in days, envoys tell rebels -- Reuters
US strike on Syria could come within days as military assets 'ready to go' -- The Guardian
US, France and Britain gear up for cruise missile strike on Syria -- Financial Times
US ready to launch Syria strike, says Chuck Hagel -- BBC
Hagel: 'We're ready to go' if ordered on Syria chemical weapons response -- CNN
U.S. has forces ready to strike Syria, Hagel says; allies consulted -- L.A. Times
US signals readiness to strike Syria if ordered -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Pentagon Sees Syrian Military, Not Chemical Sites, as Target -- New York Times
Obama administration lays groundwork for probable military strike against Syria -- Washington Post

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