U.S. Launches Missile Attack Against Syria

The transcript discusses a US missile strike on a Syrian airfield in response to a chemical attack. The strike involved 60 Tomahawk missiles and was launched from two Navy destroyers. The market reacted with the S&P 500 erasing gains and the yen rising. President Trump had previously indicated a response was likely, criticizing the Syrian leader Bashar Assad for the chemical attack.

What was the primary target of the US missile strike in Syria?

• A convoy of military vehicles

• A military base near Damascus

• A Syrian airfield

• A chemical weapons factory

How did the market react to the news of the US airstrike?

• The S&P 500 futures rose significantly

• The yen fell below 110

• The S&P 500 futures erased earlier gains

• The yen remained stable

What was President Trump doing at the time of the airstrike?

• Meeting with the Chinese president

• Visiting a military base

• Attending a UN conference

• Meeting with the Russian president

What did President Trump say about the chemical attack in Syria?

• He suggested it was a hoax

• He called it a terrible act

• He denied any US involvement

• He praised the Syrian government

Who did US officials believe was responsible for the chemical attack?

• The Syrian rebels

• The Russian government

• Bashar Assad

• An unknown terrorist group