Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. US May Soon Launch Airstrikes on Militants in Syria by Meredith Buel The United States has conducted more than 175 airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and may soon launch attacks on the group's stronghold in Syria. But analysts say it could be difficult to develop a military strategy that will not help the besieged government in Damascus. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/us-may-soon-launch-airstrikes-on- militants-in-syria/2456140.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/us-may-soon-launch-airstrikes-on-militants-in-syria/2456140.html