British forces prepared to launch air strikes to target Islamic State terrorists in Afghanistan

Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston indicated the RAF could strike Isis-K targets in Afghanistan

UK military personnel departing a flight from Afghanistan at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire

British forces are prepared to launch air strikes to target so-called Islamic State terrorists in Afghanistan, the head of the RAF indicated as the US-led military presence in the country came to an end.

US forces withdrew from Afghanistan on Monday, a day ahead of the deadline set by Joe Biden, bringing to an end a deployment which began in the wake of the September 11 attacks two decades ago.