US special operations forces are aiding
the Lebanese Army ahead of a confrontation with the Islamic State along
the Syrian border, a Pentagon spokesman has confirmed.
News
of the support comes after the Lebanese militia Hezbollah announced it
will battle ISIS on the Syrian side during the confrontation.
Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon said that special forces would provide 'training and support' for the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Pentagon spokesman Eric Pahon
said US special operations forces would provide 'training and support'
to the Lebanese Armed Forces ahead of an upcoming confrontation with the
Islamic State along the Syrian border
News of the support comes after
the Lebanese militia Hezbollah (pictured) announced it will battle ISIS
on the Syrian side during the confrontation
'That not only concentrates on operational type missions, but also tactical and strategic type missions,' he told The New Arab. 'We also have a presence with Lebanese special forces in all aspects of training and special operations.'
Further
details about the training have not been released due to operational
security reasons, though US Air Force special operations aircraft have
been seen landing at the Lebanese Special Operations Forces' academia in
Hamat.
A confrontation between the Lebanese Army and ISIS is expected to break out at the Syrian border in a matter of days.
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