Hagel, Dempsey hints to conducts US airstrikes in Syria

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The House of Representatives is expected to soon pass legislation that would give Obama the authority to train and equip the rebels in Syria. Both Hagel and Dempsey said the US was prepared to conduct airstrikes in Syria.

“This will not look like ‘shock and awe’ because that is not how ISIL is organized,” Dempsey said, referring to the start of the 2003 campaign in Iraq. “But it will be persistent and sustainable.” /End/