Pentagon presenting Syria military options to White House

US official says options include strikes to ground the Syrian air force

WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is presenting a range of possible military options the United States could take in response to the suspected chemical attack in Syria, a US official said on Thursday.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official said options include strikes to ground the Syrian air force.



Pentagon chief Jim Mattis is presenting the options to President Donald Trump and administration officials in response to White House requests, the official said.

The official stressed that no decisions had been taken.