Thursday, August 18, 2016

The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)

The Long War Journal (Site-Wide)



Posted: 18 Aug 2016 05:43 AM PDT
The US has launched 62 "precision" airstrikes against the Islamic State in Sirte, Libya since Aug. 1, according to data provided by US Africa Command earlier today. The jihadists have lost significant ground, but continue to conduct suicide attacks using vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) inside the city.
Posted: 18 Aug 2016 02:45 AM PDT
Hamza bin Laden, Osama's son, criticizes Saudi Arabia's intervention in Yemen in a newly released audio message. Hamza claims that the Saudi campaign has aided Houthi rebels by interfering in Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula's war against them. He calls on Muslims to overthrow the Saudi government.
Posted: 17 Aug 2016 09:27 PM PDT
Senior Iranian government officials have defended Russia's use of an air base in Western Iran to launch strikes in Syria, despite concerns within the policy elite. A high-ranking parliamentarian claims that Russia will use the base primarily for refueling.

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