Observers say Islamic State has captured the last Syrian-controlled border crossing between Syria and Iraq.
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Syrian forces fled the al-Tanaf crossing, giving the militants control of the border.
The monitors say Islamic State now controls about half of Syria after seizing the ancient city of Palmyra, putting its irreplaceable 2,000 year old artifacts at risk of destruction.
U.S. officials say the capture of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by Islamic State militants is “unfortunate gains” for the militant group.
Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steve Warren said Thursday the U.S. was unable to coordinate air support to help in the fight for Palmyra.
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The pResident’s response: climate control is our greatest threat to national security.
The reality is that the federal government is our nation’s greatest threat to the security of the country.
David DeGerolamo
