Transcript: U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on "Face the Nation"
Haley joined us to discuss the U.S. decision to conduct the Syrian strikes, negotiations to end the Syrian civil war and more
Syria
Haley on airstrikes in Syria
Nikki Haley, the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, warned Saturday that President Trump said the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to strike again if the Syrian regime uses poisonous gas again. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
A closer look at the sites the U.S. targeted in Syria strikes
"This is going to set the Syrian chemical weapons program back for years," Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said Saturday
Damage after missile strike
CBS News' Seth Doane was the only U.S. network correspondent in Syria on Friday evening when the U.S., France and U.K. fired airstrikes at targets in Syria. Doane was in Damascus on Saturday and witnessed the aftermath.
U.S. launches strike against Syria
President Trump announced strikes on Syria by U.S., U.K. and French forces Friday night. CBS News' Seth Doane is in Damascus, where people told him earlier in the day that they weren't worried about U.S. military action.
Haley warns U.S. "locked and loaded" if Syria uses chemical weapons again
Nikki Haley relayed the message from Mr. Trump at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council requested by Russia
On the ground at the smoldering aftermath of a missile strike in Syria
Sayed said he has worked at the Barzeh complex for 38 years and insisted it is "totally incorrect" that chemical weapons were being developed there
How are the latest airstrikes different from last year's attack in Syria?
Both the White House and Pentagon insist there are key differences
Syria reacts to coordinated airstrikes
The Syrian government reacted to the coordinated airstrikes launched by the U.S., France and the UK. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane was in Damascus when the airstrikes started -- and ended. He joined CBSN to discuss the situation on the ground.
Syria strike reaction
The U.S., together with the U.K and France, launched airstrikes against Syria in wake of a deadly chemical attack last weekend in Douma. CBS News foreign correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joined CBSN to discuss the latest from London.
Pence to Russia: "You're on the wrong side of history"
Further use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime will mean military force, Vice President Mike Pence said
Theresa May: "No alternative" in Syria strike
British Prime Minister Theresa May said there was "no alternative" to striking Syrian targets after an alleged chemical attack in Douma last weekend. BBC political corespondent Ben Wright joined CBSN to discuss more.
Pentagon says Syria strikes "successfully hit every target"
Pentagon says the U.S. and allies used 105 weapons against three targets overnight, and "significantly crippled" the Syrian regime's capabilities
U.N. Security Council meets on Syria
The U.N. Security Council met Saturday morning at Russia's request to discuss U.S.-led airstrikes against Syrian targets that were meant to punish Syrian President Bashar Assad for his alleged use of chemical weapons. Nikki Haley, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said she spoke with President Trump "and he said if the Syrian regime uses this poisonous gas again the United States is locked and loaded."
European leaders, Canada back Syria strikes but warn against escalation
"The response to these atrocities is legitimate and proportionate," said Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Significance of joint military operation in Syria
The decision to strike Syria Friday night marked President Trump's second order to attack Syria. Last year, he authorized a barrage of missiles to hit a Syrian airfield. The U.S. acted alone. This year, the U.S. had the U.K. and France by its side. Jeff McCausland, national security consultant for CBS News Radio, joins CBSN to discuss the significance of this difference.
Trump says Syria strikes "perfectly executed," declares "Mission Accomplished!"
President Trump said the U.S. is "prepared to sustain" such military intervention until the use of chemical weapons in Syria ends
Syrians take to the streets of Damascus in defiance after airstrikes
Syrians said they were jolted awake around 4 a.m., when the attack began, with missiles hitting the eastern suburbs of Damascus
U.S. strikes Syria in response to suspected chemical attack
The strike is the second time President Trump has used military force against the Assad regime for his use of chemical weapons
U.S. and allies launch strikes on Syria
President Trump announced that the U.S., Britain and France were launching airstrikes on Syrian targets Friday night in response to the suspected chemical attack near Damascus last weekend that killed more than 40 people. CBS News Radio military analyst Mike Lyons and CBS News contributor Ed O’Keefe join CBSN with more on the airstrike in Syria.
U.S. airstrikes targeted Syrian chemical weapons infastructure
Defense Secretary called these a "one-time shot," and said "this wave of airstrikes is over"
Syria strikes: How Congress reacted
Trump announced precision strikes against Syria in retaliation for a suspected chemical attack almost a week ago
Pentagon briefing on Syria military strike
Defense Secretary James Mattis and Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, say airstrikes launched Friday evening were designed to inflict "maximum damage" to Syrian chemical weapons facilities.
Trump orders precision strikes in Syria
The president said the U.S. is "prepared to sustain" a response until the Syrian regime stops its use of chemical weapons
Fmr. ambassador on U.S. options in Syria
President Trump said last week that he favored pulling U.S. ground troops out of Syria. That came before an apparent chemical attack carried out by Syrian forces killed more than 40 civilians in Douma. Former U.S. ambassador to Iran and Turkey, James Jeffrey, says he favors U.S. ground troops leaving Syria and relying on a military air campaign instead.
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