White House waited for GOOD WEATHER to launch strikes on Iraq and Syria to avoid 'unnecessary casualties': B-1 bombers flew from US and dropping 125 missiles on seven targets in 30 minute blitz deemed a 'success'

Douglas Sims, the director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the strikes in Iraq and Syria on Friday night were ordered because the weather was in their favor, allowing a clear view of targets.

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