It’s about friggin’ time ! President Obama says the action is to prevent “genocide” and provide relief to thousands of Iraqi religious minorities who have fled to the Northern mountains of Iraq. [Video ADDED 9:50pm EST More updates will follow soon]
In addition to US food aid, Pres Obama says he authorized air strikes to protect US personnel in Irbil.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) August 8, 2014
POTUS: authorized two operations, airstrikes to protect US personnel & humanitarian relief to save thousands in N #Iraq
— Ed Henry (@edhenry) August 8, 2014
Obama announces 2 operations in Iraq. Targeted air strikes to protect US personnel and humanitarian aid to stranded minorities.
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) August 8, 2014
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