Boots on the Ground: Pentagon to Launch ‘Direct Action’ in Syria and Iraq

SputnikNews.com
27.10.2015

In a major reversal for the US military, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Tuesday that the Pentagon will begin “direct action on the ground” in Iraq and Syria, in an effort to the combat the self-proclaimed Islamic State terrorist group.

Last week, US forces conducted a rescue operation in northern Iraq. Working alongside Kurdish forces, the maneuver led to the freeing of hostages being held by IS. Curiously, the Pentagon insisted that the mission “represents a continuation of our advise and assist mission,” and should in no way be thought of as US boots on the grounds.

But speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Defense Secretary Carter indicated that not only would be US forces be deployed in Iraq to fight the terrorist group, but also in Syria.

>”We won’t hold back from supporting capable partners in opportunistic attacks against ISIL, or conducting such missions directly whether by strikes from the air or direct action on the ground,” he said.

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