UN chief welcomes airstrikes in Syria
UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations secretary-general has welcomed airstrikes against militants in Syria which he says pose "an immediate threat to international peace and security."
In opening remarks at a climate summit press conference Tuesday, Ban urged world leaders gathered in New York "to come together decisively" in support of efforts to confront extremist groups.
The US and five Arab nations carried out airstrikes against targets of the Islamic State group in Syria on Monday and early Tuesday for the first time, using land- and sea-based US aircraft as well as Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from two Navy ships in the region.
