Trump's June 11, 2019 War Powers report described continuing US operations against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The review concerns an operation during that campaign, not an inquiry ordered by Trump or proof of his personal target selection.
Pentagon review of the 2019 Baghuz strike reports no law-of-war violation and reporting failures
Back to resultsThe Pentagon's 2022 review of the March 18, 2019 Baghuz strike found no violation of the rules of engagement or law of war. It identified reporting deficiencies and delays but found no malicious or wrongful intent behind those delays.
- Date
- 2022-05-17
- Evidence status
- documented
- Current status
- Review completed under the subsequent administration; underlying strike occurred in 2019
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