The U.S. is conducting airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for the attack that killed two American soldiers and a U.S. interpreter on Saturday, officials said. Multiple sources told CBS News earlier Friday that the strikes were being conducted. One of the officials said the U.S. began striking dozens of targets at multiple locations across central Syria using fighter aircraft, attack helicopters and artillery. More than 70 targets were struck, a U.S. official said.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump ordered U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in Syria after three Americans were killed in an attack last week.
Key Points:
The strikes may raise the risk of wider conflict and more US spending on war, which can add pressure on taxpayers and make markets uneasy.
The operation could weaken ISIS and lower the chance of future attacks on Americans and US allies.
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Central figure in the retaliation response; he vowed action and said he ordered the strike.
Central defense official announcing and framing the operation as retaliation.
Military command that conducted and described the strike operation.
White House spokesperson quoted confirming and defending the retaliation.
American interpreter killed in the attack and part of the retaliation context.
One of the American soldiers killed in the attack that triggered the strikes.
One of the American soldiers killed in the attack that triggered the strikes.
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