ISIS has taken control of a large area between Iraq and Syria.

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Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm Kirby released a statement Monday confirming that a decision to strike Syria was made by the head of the US Central Command Lloyd Austin, "under authorization granted him by the commander in chief."

According to the BBC, Arab nations were among the countries involved in the strikes. No other details have been given at this time. 

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