strikes are directing at the syrian regime and have gone to great lengths to avoid civilian and foreign casualties. but it is a time for all civilized nations to urgently unite and ending the syrian civil war by supporting the united nations back geneva peace process. in accordance with the chemical weapons prohibiting the use of such weapons, we urge responsible nations to condemn the assad regime and join us in our firm resolve to prevent chemical weapons from being used again. general dunn ford will provide a military update. >> good evening. i'm joined by our brigadier and marshall gafib parker. we have laid out the strike in