The United States launched its first manned airstrikes against Islamic State positions in Syria and Iraq from Incirlik Airbase in Turkey while a ceasefire organized by Iran and Turkey took effect between rebels and Syrian government forces and their ally Hezbollah.
The government of Turkey has granted permission to the United States to launch manned airstrikes from bases in the southern portion of the country after a suicide bombing and attacks on Turkish troops on the Syrian border.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
