US agencies are considering “diplomatic, military, intelligence and economic options” to deal with the crisis in Syria, an official said yesterday, while stressing the need for a “political resolution.”
Top US security and foreign policy chiefs are to meet today to review their options to present to US President Barack Obama, after abandoning attempts to work with Russia to impose a truce.
State Department spokesman Mark Toner confirmed that some military options might be discussed, but said Secretary of State John Kerry is still working hard to pursue the diplomatic track with allies.
“Just because we’ve temporarily suspended the co-operation that we had …read more
Source: Gulf times
