Secretary of State Kerry spoke about the planned US-led military intervention in Syria, stating that “clear” and “compelling” intelligence shows Assad forces perpetrated a chemical attack in Damascus on Aug. 21 that killed at least 1,429 Syrians. An unclassified intelligence report was released today, but none of the actual evidence has been released. President Obama said the intervention would be “limited” and not involve boots on the ground. US military assets have been moved closer to Syria in preparation for a possible attack that might involve cruise missiles; Defense Secretary Hagel said the military is ready to execute a command to strike.
