Happy friday, everybody. Good evening. Im jan jeffcoat. Im derek mcginty. The United States conducted airstrikes today against islamic militants in Northern Iraq hours after president obama authorized it the attacks targeted artillery installation near the city of erbil where u. S. Personnel are assisting the iraqi government. American f18 fighter jets dropped several 500pound laser guided bombs near the iraqi city of erbil. The strike took out an artillery launcher and separate strikes later in the day also targeted islamic terrorists from isis. President obama said thursday night the strikes are meant to protect u. S. Military and diplomats working in erbil. Is that when the lives of american citizens are at risk, we will take action. Thats my responsibility as commander in chief. U. S. Air power was used to drop food and water to iraqis trapped in the mountains of Northern Iraq. An estimated 15,000 religious minorities were driven there by isis whose forces surround the mountain and
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