WASHINGTON: The U.S., along with partner nations, began airstrikes over Syria using a mix of fighters, bombers and Tomahawk missiles, Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, announced late Monday.

Kirby said the decision to conduct the strikes was made Monday by the commander of U.S. Central Command under authorization from President Barack Obama.

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