PARIS — France will begin reconnaissance missions over Syria Tuesday and is considering airstrikes against Islamic State militants there, President Francois Hollande said Monday.
“We have proof that attacks have been planned from Syria against several countries, notably France,” Hollande told a news conference.
“My responsibility is to ensure that we are informed as much as possible on the threats to our country … so I have asked the defense minister that from tomorrow reconnaissance flights begin over Syria that will enable us to consider airstrikes against Islamic State.”