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