As it relates to the number im not in a position to confirm numbers like that from here. Youre obviously asking about some relatively sensitive intelligence information i cant discuss from the podium. Just as a general matter let me say that the United States and our Law Enforcement officials here as well as our National Security officials are very focused on the threat that is posed by foreign fighters. Again these are individuals from the u. S. Or the west that have traveled to syria or the region and taken along with arms with isil and concern that they could enact violence here. Were working closely with our International Partners to keep eyes on these individuals an monetary movements. Lou u. S. Ambassador to the United Nations a man that power boasted that more than 40 nations have agreed to help president obama help Islamic State terrorists but she refused to name any nations who joined the coalition or extent of support they will be providing. Here she is dodging the question f
Less than a week ago president obama promised the United States would start hunting isis targets wherever they are. This time it meant south of baghdad where they destroyed an area where six isis vehicles were destroyed in a separate strike. There have been 162 airstrikes in iraq since isis started causing trouble. So far the strikes have been focused on protecting americans and humanitarian aid. Right now retired general john allens job is to figure out what the coalition needs in their fight against isis and figure out what each ally is willing to contribute. Senior Administration Officials are warning syrias Bashar Alassad not to get in the way of airstrikes against isis. We know where assad is keeping his air defenses and they will be targeted if they take aim and fire in the u. S. Pleants that may appear in the sky over syria. There will be rules of engagement related to any military orders the president directs. Reporter there is a reuters report citing the british monitor that c