re: #610 blueraven

Fox News reporting US airstrike against Assad forces in Syria.

re: #615 Interesting Times

Kabuki approved by the Russians in advance, most likely…

US official to @LMartinezABC: Coalition conducted airstrike on pro-Assad militia convoy in SE #Syria. Not Assad troops.

— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) May 18, 2017

More: The US official stressed the force that was struck were NOT Assad regime forces, but a pro-regime Shiite militia backed by Iran.

— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) May 18, 2017

.@LMartinezABC reports US official says convoy that was struck appeared to b headed towards coalition training base in Al Tanf, near border.

— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) May 18, 2017

More from @LMartinezABC: Mult munitions destroyed a tank and several other vehicles including bulldozers/front-end loaders. #Syria

— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) May 18, 2017