Pledges “an overwhelming and effective response” to any aggression

“With that risk, there’s danger, but our soldiers are prepared with the appropriate equipment”

Deployment communicates “a sustained commitment to the region”

Nuclear-capable bombers come closer to U.S. than any other time during Trump presidency

Libya ruled by ISIS, radical militias since Obama and Hillary overthrew Gaddafi

Theodore Postol of MIT says there is no concrete evidence linking Assad to the attack.