The New York Times informs about the decision of the US president. As journalists were determined, Donald Trump He decided return to the rules of October 2017.
So far drone operators from the American army and the CIA were forced to obtain direct consent with White Houseto attack the goal in the form of a fighter suspected of terrorism, which is outside the “conventional war zone”. I am talking among others About such countries as Somalia i Yemenwhere warfare does not formally take place.
“Now the commanders in the field will have again greater freedom in making a decision about the attack” – Written.
Restrictions on commandos activities were also abolished in the amended regulations. In this case, as with the military actions of the drone, You will not have to obtain the consent of the presidential administration.
The White House changes the provisions on anti -terrorist activities
As journalists emphasize, it is not certain when exactly Donald Trump decided to repeal the current restrictions. Most likely the change has taken place After an air attack on ISIS fighters in Somaliawhich took place on February 1.
Asked for a comment, a spokesman for the US National Security Council Brian Hughes said that the return to the 2017 regulations is “relaxation of the hands of the commanders”.
– President Trump will not hesitate to eliminate any terrorist who plans to kill Americans (…) we will not tolerate bureaucracy from the era Biden, which prevents our soldiers from doing their work. America has returned to activities of combating terrorism and killing jihadists – he said.