Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Islamic State Responds To U.S. And Coalition Air Strikes



Syria Air Strikes: Islamic State Vows Attacks Against Isis Targets 'Will Be Answered' -- The Independent

An Islamic State fighter has vowed retribution for US-led air strikes against the group, after the attack launched with Arab allies killed dozens of militants overnight.

"These attacks will be answered", the Isis militant told the Reuters news agency, while blaming the "sons of Saloul" - a derogatory term for Saudi Arabia's ruling family - for allowing the strikes to take place.

The Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm John Kirby said fighter jets, bombers and Tomahawk cruise missiles fired from ships in the region during the strikes, most of which are reported to have hit the Isis stronghold Raqqa overnight.

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My Comment: There will be blow-back from these strikes .... but in what form and to what level .... this is something that no one can predict.

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