Trump vows quick and 'forceful' response to Syria chemical attack

US president Donald Trump promises action in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, appearing to suggest a potential military response. Speaking at a meeting with military leaders and national security advisers, Trump says he would make a decision by Monday night 'or very shortly thereafter'. 

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[bulavo]

WAIT WAIT! wasnt the last chemical attack proven to be a

[nicparker]

If anyone herd Assad speak they would know he wouldn't do that. He is very by the book type of guy.

[imtiazem]

Atrocities?!!! . Which country used '75, 700, 000 liters (20, 000, 000 U.S. gal) of various chemicals in Vietnam?

[practicing]

If 4 days is quick then he is in trouble pitting his military tactical skills against Putin

[armandeepsingh]

Russia deployed Su 35s and Su 57 in Syria

[rogerdodger]

What type of anti-missile systems does Moscow have in Syria? Can they counter US strikes?

Shahbazov said Russia's main anti-missile system in Syria, the S300 Gladiator, was deployed in the country at the end of 2016 .

"However, it is also possible that Russia will use its modern S400 system that also has been deployed in Syria for more than a year. This system may challenge all modern fighter jets. But Russia has not used this system in Syria yet, " he said.

Korb said it was unlikely that Russia would be able to counter the US attacks.

Ashraf agreed saying many of the US targets in Syria would likely be hit.

"If the Russians are true to their words, some of those missiles will be intercepted. No air-defence system is full-proof, so I would guess a fairly significant proportion would get through to their targets, " he said.

[joanelizabeth]

President Trump when will you get it---same story different day. It did happen but who is the culprit? Blame Assad again? Please don't break your promise to America or there will be consequences.

[mrguitar]

As much as we Americans fight among each other we still stand together on our presidents resolve that atrocities are not allowed in our world and there’s always a price to pay. It is our responsibility upon us Americans to continue to show the world what freedom and the flag stand for in the will of her people. Thank you for that interruption now back to political American fighting.

[freedom]

The chemical weapons had to reside on khamenei's residence and not on poor syrian children !

[DominoEffect]

Let those rich arab countries deal with Syria.

[freecatbeme]

this reminds me of how quickly 'we' well bush went to war with Iraq.  s l o w it down Donald.

[thingsyoudontwannamiss]

Devils in control, hopefully God comes soon

[JorgeOrtiz]

Wow! First time I fully support this guy.