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U.S.-Led Strikes Target ISIS Oil Operations in Syria

HeadlineSep 26, 2014

U.S.-led warplanes are bombarding oil-producing facilities in eastern Syria for a second day in a row in a bid to cut off key revenue from Islamic State militants. According to U.S. Central Command, the refineries net about $2 million per day. On Thursday, the Pentagon rejected accounts that up to 24 civilians have been killed by U.S.-led strikes in Syria, saying there are no “credible” reports of civilian deaths. U.S. planes are also continuing to bomb Iraq with at least 11 airstrikes on Thursday. Pentagon spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby acknowledged the Islamic State remains strong.

John Kirby: “This organization is still, even after the hits they’ve taken, and they have been hit, they’re still — they still have financing at their fingertips. They still have plenty of volunteers. They still have plenty of weapons and vehicles and the ability to move around. They still control a wide swath inside Iraq, no question about it. This is just, as I said the other day, and I think it’s — I want to state it again: This is just the beginning.”

The British Parliament is due to vote today on whether it will join the U.S.-led airstrikes in Iraq.

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