Obama warned Americans that the fight against terrorist groups in Iraq and Syria to “take some time”, “but we will do what it takes to face the terrorists for the safety of our country, region and around the world. “
In a short speech, Obama announced that – in accordance with the announced 10 Sept. strategy for combating Islamic State – USA began on the night of Monday to Tuesday raids on targets in Syria IS. He stressed that they are carried out with the support of “friends and partners” in the region – the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain and Qatar.
– The strength of this dinner makes it clear to the world that this is not a lonely struggle of America – Obama said.
He added that “about 40 countries have offered aid in efforts designed to counter the terrorist threat.” As explained, this assistance includes support raids, training Iraqi army and armaments and moderate Syrian opposition fighters who fight with IS.
Obama announced that the outside air raids on targets IS also conducted air attacks on targets linked to Al-Qaeda al-Nusra Front, as well as groups of Khorasan. – It must be clear to all that the United States will not tolerate safe havens for terrorists who threaten Americans – he said.
assured that he spoke with the leaders of Congress and has” bipartisan support for action “that the United States take in Syria and Iraq. – America is stronger when we are united. We send a signal to the world that we will do whatever it takes to defend our country – he said.
Obama spoke just prior to departure from Washington to New York, where he will attend the UN General Assembly session. He announced that this opportunity will talk with many leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister al-Abadim Hajder “to continue strengthening support for the coalition” in the fight against IS.
To raids in Syria comes less than two weeks after delivering Obama’s speech in which he promised the Americans that relentless military campaign the United States and its allies “will weaken and eventually destroy the” radicals with IS, “wherever they are.” This grouping, considered to be the strongest and richest jihadist organization in the world, mastered in recent months, large areas of Iraq and Syria.
In contrast to Iraq, where the fight against IS the United States can rely on the cooperation with the new government in Baghdad and the Iraqi army in Syria Americans do not have such an ally. Washington maintains that Syrian President Bashar el-Assad, who in his brutality went so far as to use chemical weapons against his own people, has lost the legitimacy to rule and should leave the country. Experts express concern that Assad will benefit the American attacks against the Jihadists.
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Obama: United States is not fighting alone with the Islamic State; is strong … – Onet.pl
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