Posted on 08/25/2014 5:53:50 PM PDT by kristinn
President Obama has authorized the use of drones for surveillance in Syria even as the Assad regime demanded that the U.S. seek permission before launching any airstrikes on its territory against Islamic State targets.
A senior U.S. official confirmed to Fox News that Obama this weekend authorized the use of drone surveillance over Syria for the first time.
The action is considered the first “intrusive” surveillance by the U.S. in Syria since the country’s civil war began. This differs from protective surveillance, such as the U.S. used in the failed mission to rescue American hostages held in Syria.
The authorization was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which reported that officials said surveillance missions could begin over eastern Syria soon in order to gather intelligence on the militant group the Islamic State.
"The Pentagon is preparing to conduct reconnaissance flights over Syria," a senior U.S. official told the Wall Street Journal. "There is no decision yet to do strikes, but in order to help make that decision, you want to get as much situational awareness as possible."
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“There is no decision yet to do strikes, but in order to help make that decision, you want to get as much situational awareness as possible.”
You got to consider the resistance of the grass, the
terrain between you and the cup and which putter to use.
Playing catch up. Leading from the rear.
As usual.
From what I heard a State Dept. spokeswoman say on the radio, this deserves a correction:
The puppet has authorized violation of Syrian airspace in pursuit of his agenda, as they do not plan on consulting with the Syrian government.
At one time, intelligence would play a good game and get their enemies to fight each other for them.
(No, I am not referring to ‘our’ intelligence nor ‘our’ enemies...)
That is mighty black/white of him.
It’s hard to tell what is really going to take place, with this regime. Our Joint Chiefs Chairman sounds as confused on the issues as Syria’s Foreign Minister.
I guess we’ll wait it out and see how much of a threat Is is.
So Putin was right.
Obama/Soetoro was wrong to give aid and support to al nusra and isis in Syria.
OH,
18 U.S. Code § 2339A - Providing material support to terrorists
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