Russia launched 26 cruise missiles at targets in north and northwest Syria on Wednesday, but 4 of them have apparently landed in Iran, according to unnamed US officials. From the BBC: The news came as Nato renewed assurances to defend its allies in view of the “escalation of Russian military activities” in Syria. NATO is …
The United Nations confirmed today that the Temple of Bel at the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra was destroyed, according to satellite images. There had been previous reports of an explosion at the temple. The area is currently part of the area held by the Islamic State (IS). Previously Syria’s antiquities chief said the basic …
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has told NBC that he wants Britain and the US to work together to destroy the Islamic State (IS), which has been seizing land in Syria and Iraq. Two years ago, Parliament voted down proposed military action against Syria, however since then IS (formerly known as ISIS) has expanded and committed …