Pentagon readying plan to contain Islamic State, safeguard oil in Syria: U.S. senator
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U.S. military leaders are preparing a plan that could keep Islamic State fighters from regaining a foothold in Syria, while preventing Syrian oil from falling into the hands of Iran or the militant group, a Republican senator said on Thursday.