Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq

Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq . Tonight (Thursday, August 7, 2014) the Obama Administration has authorized U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq. An air drop humanitarian mission has also already taken place. ISIS is approaching the strategically important northern city of Erbil, where U.S. personnel are stationed.

Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against Islamic Militants in Iraq

Defense Department Confirms USAF Already Activated

The Defense Department confirmed today on Twitter that a humanitarian mission had already been successful earlier today.

“The U.S. has not yet conducted airstrikes”, senior administration officials said, but there were reports earlier in the day of airstrikes in the region, possibly by the Iraqi Air Force still active in the region.