Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Pentagon investigating possible chemical attack by IS

US officials say an investigation is underway to determine whether Islamic State fired a rocket containing mustard gas at US troops in northern Iraq.

No American troops have shown signs of exposure, but if confirmed this would the first case of the extremist organization using chemical weapons.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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