Islamic State Control Of Sirte Shrinks; U.S. Will Bomb Again 'If Needed,' Says Pentagon
November 08 2016
The U.S. Dept. of Defense says it is prepared to resume airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Libya "if needed," reports the Libyan Express.
The United States has made more than 350 airstrikes against ISIS at the request of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) since August. The airstrikes ended on Oct. 31, reported Reuters.
"If additional airstrikes are needed, we will be prepared to deliver those airstrikes," said a Pentagon spokesman on Monday.
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