1. @coalition liberation of civilian areas in Syria follows a pattern. Contrary to the reporting of Jihadist simpathizers & certain NGOs, @Centocm & #SDF take great care to get civilians out of areas under attack.
I've seen recent reports that I could not confirm that indicated
I've seen recent reports that I could not confirm that indicated
2. that the Hajin air space was dominated by large numbers of attack drones and SigInt aircraft that are closing the vise of ISIS' last stronghold. Increasing pace of action may indicate Al-Baghdadi is suspected to be in the area. Iran/Hez have also been active in the area.
3. I've long suspected Russia & Iran nurtured ISIS to create instability in Sunni areas of Syria & Iraq and gain pro-ISIS Turkey's cooperation. Recent reports of action by Iran and/or Hez may be a rescue op. That might explain if confirmed, why US forces are attacking areas in
4. Syria not within the eastern ERV theater of @coalition operations. If Iran was foolish enough to help ISIS and evidence of it can be presented to Congress, Iran and Hez would arguably be within the scope of the 2001 AUMF and subject to US air assaults consistent with reports.
5. Here is the report of US airstrike far from the ERV. Again I have not seen a US confirmation of this report. @OIRSpox
