Theresa May, Prime Minister Press Conference About British Air Strikes in Syria

Theresa May, Prime Minister Press Conference About British Air Strikes in Syria

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The video discusses coordinated strikes aimed at degrading the Syrian regime's chemical weapons capabilities and deterring their use. It highlights the UK's involvement, where RAF Tornado GR 4's launched Storm Shadow missiles at a military facility near Homs, suspected of housing chemical weapons. The operation underscores Syria's breach of its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the strikes against the Syrian regime?

To capture key military leaders

To degrade chemical weapons capability

To establish a no-fly zone

To provide humanitarian aid

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which aircraft did the UK use to launch missiles during the strikes?

F-16 Fighting Falcon

Eurofighter Typhoon

RAF Tornado GR 4

B-2 Spirit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of missiles were launched by the UK's RAF Tornado GR 4?

Storm Shadow

Tomahawk

Patriot

Hellfire

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far from Homs was the military facility targeted by the UK?

10 miles

15 miles

25 miles

20 miles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What international agreement did Syria breach according to the assessment?

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Geneva Conventions

Chemical Weapons Convention

Kyoto Protocol