US launches airstrikes against Islamic State

The United States has taken the first step in its expanded fight against Islamic State (IS) militants, going to the aid of Iraqi security forces near Baghdad who were being attacked by enemy fighters.

US launches airstrikes against Islamic State

The United States has taken the first step in its expanded fight against Islamic State (IS) militants, going to the aid of Iraqi security forces near Baghdad who were being attacked by enemy fighters.

The US Central Command said it conducted two airstrikes on Sunday and yesterday in support of the Iraqi forces near Sinjar and south-west of Baghdad.

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