Daily Press Briefing - September 12, 2016

[1] The following information is attributable to Spokesperson John Kirby:
"We have seen reports, based on the Secretary’s comments -- and those of the spokesperson -- this afternoon, that the US and Russia could approve of strikes by the Syrian regime. This is incorrect. To clarify: the arrangement announced last week makes no provision whatsoever for the U.S. and Russia to approve strikes by the Syrian regime, and this is not something we could ever envision doing. A primary purpose of this agreement, from our perspective, is to prevent the Syrian regime air force from flying or striking in any areas in which the opposition or Nusra are present. The purpose of the JIC, if and when it is established, would be to coordinate military action between the US and Russia, not for any other party."