US to send special forces to Syria

President Barack Obama has authorised deployment of less than 50 special operations forces in northern Syria to counter the IS, a senior official here said today, expanding the US’ involvement in the fight against the dreaded group from the air to the ground Obama has also authorised deploying A-10s and F-15s at a base in Turkey in support of his strategy against the terrorist outfit which has gained control over a large parts of Syria.

“The President has authorised a small complement--fewer than 50--of US Special Operations Forces (SOF) to deploy to northern Syria, where they will help coordinate local ground forces and Coalition efforts to counter ISIL,” senior administration official said on reports appearing in US media in this regard.