Syrian state owned media is reporting airstrikes have hit their military base in Syria.
The Pentagon told media sources that the US did not launch an attack on any of Assad’s military bases.
According to regime sources, Assad’s T4 airbase in Homs is under attack:
Regime sources are reporting that Assad’s T4 Airbase in Homs is under attack. Earlier @Joyce_Karam reported jets flying east from the Mediterranean across Jounieh, Lebanon. Identity of the attackers not yet known. #Syria
— Idrees Ahmad (@im_PULSE) April 9, 2018
Syrian state TV confirms the strike on the T4 airbase https://t.co/JvpA9ov34c
— Idrees Ahmad (@im_PULSE) April 9, 2018
The White House said in a readout Trump spoke with French President Macron today and agreed to “coordinate a strong, joint response.”
White House puts out its readout of Trump-Macron conversation today on Syria. They agreed to “coordinate a strong, joint response” pic.twitter.com/q4igOexTc4
— Julian Borger (@julianborger) April 9, 2018
Earlier Sunday morning President Trump referred to Assad as “Animal Assad” after reports surfaced of a chemical attack.
Many dead, including women and children, in mindless CHEMICAL attack in Syria. Area of atrocity is in lockdown and encircled by Syrian Army, making it completely inaccessible to outside world. President Putin, Russia and Iran are responsible for backing Animal Assad. Big price…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2018
….to pay. Open area immediately for medical help and verification. Another humanitarian disaster for no reason whatsoever. SICK!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2018
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