Mattis said the assault was a “one-time shot,” so long as Assad does not repeat his use of chemical weapons. The second target was a chemical weapons storage facility west of Homs. The third target was a chemical weapons equipment storage facility and an important command post, also west of Homs, Dunford said. British leader May said in London that the West had tried “every possible” diplomatic means to stop Assad from using chemical weapons. The decision to strike, after days of deliberations, marked Trump’s second order to attack Syria.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 14, 2018 09:00 UTC