President authorizes fewer than 50 U.S. troops to Northern Syria-official
Obama also has authorized deploying A-10s and F-15 aircraft to Incirlik air base in Turkey
president Barack Obama has authorized deploying fewer than 50 U.S. special operations forces to northern Syria to work with local ground forces fighting Islamic State, a senior administration official said.
To
further counter the militant group, Obama also has authorized deploying
A-10s and F-15 aircraft to Incirlik air base in Turkey, the enhancement
of military assistance to Jordan and Lebanon and talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to target Islamic State's leaders and networks, the official said.
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Title : Barack Obama sends fewer than 50 U.S. troops to NORTHERN SYRIA
Description : President authorizes fewer than 50 U.S. troops to Northern Syria-official Obama also has authorized deploying A-10s and F-15 airc...