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President Obama Authorizes 'Targeted' Air Strikes in Iraq Obama authorizes 'targeted airstrikes' in Iraq to counter militants President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq (FULL SPEECH) Obama OKs Iraq airstrikes to halt ISIS The U.S. has also sent aid to besieged groups The United States is considering "other military options" beyond airdrops to aid minorities trapped by fighting in northern Iraq, U.S. President Obama Delivers a Statement on Iraq - Obama authorizes airstrikes ISIS Speech President Obama authorizes airstrikes on militants in Iraq President Obama Authorizes AirStrikes in IRAQ Obama Orders AirStrikes Obama Authorizes Targeted Airstrikes In Iraq President Barack Obama announced he authorized the U.S. military to carry out airstrikes on militants in Iraq, and humanitarian air drops for besiged Iraqis. Obama Authorizes Targeted Airstrikes, Humanitarian Aid In Iraq Obama authorizes 'targeted airstrikes if necessary' in Iraq if ISIS makes move on refugees as planes are already 'in the air' delivering humanitarian aid Iraqi jets, not US fighters, are dropping bombs on Islamist militants, the Pentagon told MailOnline, but Obama is leaving his options open He has authorized 'targeted airstrikes' in order to protect the delivery of humanitarian aid for threatened Iraqis, and to ensure the safety of US personnel delivering the assistance The New York Times had reported that American planes were already beginning bombing runs on northern Iraqi towns seized by ISIS militants Obama has decided to provide humanitarian assistance to the 200,000 followers of the Yazidi religion who have fled their homes in recent days As many as 40,000 are stranded on a mountain without food or water U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday that he's authorized "targeted airstrikes" in Iraq to protect American personnel and help Iraqi forces. "We do whatever is necessary to protect our people," Obama said. "We support our allies when they're in danger." A key concern for U.S. officials: dozens of American consular staff and military advisers working with the Iraqi military in Irbil, the largest city in Iraq's Kurdish region. Obama said Thursday he'd directed the military to take targeted strikes against Islamist militants "should they move towards the city." Rapid developments on the ground, where a humanitarian crisis is emerging with minority groups facing possible slaughter by Sunni Muslim extremists, have set the stage for an increasingly dire situation. U.S. starts aid drop mission in Iraq U.S. considers airstikes in Iraq U.S.: No plan for boots on ground in Iraq Obama authorizes airstrikes in Iraq to stop genocide Obama authorizes renewed airstrikes in Iraq ]Obama also said he'd authorized targeted airstrikes "if necessary" to help Iraqi forces protect civilians trapped on the mountain. Obama Announces Airstrike on ISIS in Iraq (AP) President Barack Obama says he has authorized the U.S. military to launch targeted airstrikes if Islamic militants advance toward American personnel in northern Iraq. He also has announced that the military carried out airdrops of humanitarian aid Thursday to Iraqi religious minorities threatened by the extremists. Obama OKs Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq The announcements marked the deepest American engagement in Iraq since U.S. troops withdrew in late 2011 after nearly a decade of war. President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President Obama Announces Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President Obama Announces Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President Obama Announces Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President Obama Announces Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President Obama Announces Airstrikes on ISIS in Iraq President Obama Authorizes Airstrikes in Iraq President President Obama Delivers a Statement on Iraq - Barack Obama speech on Iraq President Obama air strikes on Iraq attack ISIS full speech USA actions Against ISIS Obama authorizes airstrikes against ISIS 8/7/2014 full speech President Obama speaks on Iraq President obama announce target strikes in IRAQ against terrorist group ISIS U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday he’d authorized targeted airstrikes in Iraq to protect American personnel. Obama Authorizes Air Strikes, Humanitarian Aid Mission in Iraq Obama Authorizes AirStrikes IRAQ ISIS Obama orders IRAQI Air Strikes Obama Authorizes AirStrikes Obama Authorizes AirStrikes in IRAQ against ISIS Obama orders IRAQI Air Strikes Minority groups facing slaughter by militants The United States also airdropped meals and water, sending humanitarian aid to thousands of families trapped and fleeing an area occupied by ISIS Tags: Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes