Why is Barack Obama bombing Syria?

Answer 1

He really doesn't, based on statements he has made. He has said that military force would be a last resort, if Syria's president refuses to stop using chemical weapons against his own people. The majority of the world community long ago agreed that the use of chemical weapons is forbidden, so President Obama said that since it was indisputable that Mr. Assad had used these chemical weapons, there had to be consequences. However, Mr. Obama repeatedly stated that he prefers a diplomatic solution, and if there is such a solution, there will be no military response. If no diplomatic solution can be reached, then he would be willing to consider a limited military action, directed against the places where these weapons are produced or stored.

Answer 2

The president is not bombing Syria. In fact, he has said that his first preference is to allow diplomacy to work. He stated that if the leader of Syria (President Assad) refused to stop using chemical weapons, there would be consequences, not just from the US but from the world community. But while diplomats from Russia, the US and other countries work on a solution, no US bombs have fallen on Syria, nor are there plans for any bombings at this point in time.

Answer 3

Yes. President Obama ordered missile strikes and drone strikes on targets in that region that were supposed to be occupied by Islamic State (and other extremist groups), as well as by forces loyal to Syrian President Assad. The majority of the airstrikes against Syrian-based extremist groups took place in 2014.

Answer 4

President Obama felt that the Syrians were fighting the Caliphate