U.S. and allied assets around Syria

updated 4:15 PM EDT, Thu August 29, 2013

Some Western governments are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Syria following reports of a suspected chemical attack on a Damascus suburb. While many options are being considered, some officials say limited missile strikes are a likely possibility. Below are some of the U.S. and allied forces in the region surrounding Syria. Full story »

U.S. / Allied forces in the region

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    Incirlik airbase, Turkey (USA)
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    Izmir airbase, Turkey (USA)
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    Aviano airbase, Italy (USA)
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    NAS Sigonella, Italy (USA)
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    RAF Akrotiri (UK)
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    RAF Lakenheath (UK)
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    At least four U.S. Navy destroyers in the Mediterranean Sea

Key locations in Syria

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    Syrian Ministry of Defense
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    Syrian National Broadcasting Centre
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    Center for Intelligence
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    Government Headquarters
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    Physics department, University of Damascus
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    Presidential palace