Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Who Are The 'Arab Allies' Assisting The U.S. in Attacking The Islamic State



The Arab Allies Helping The US Fight Isis -- The Guardian

Barack Obama had insisted on a visible coalition being formed with Sunni Arab states before expanding operations into Syria

Jordan became the first US ally to confirm its forces had taken part in attacks against Isis in Syria. Washington said Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain had also contributed forces, with Qatari assets playing a support role.

It was not immediately clear which, if any of the Arab air forces sent their jets over the skies of northern Syria, but ahead of the strikes Riyadh had agreed to spearhead the assault on Isis, which it views as a mortal threat to its own borders.

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More News On The 'Arab Allies' Assisting The U.S. in Attacking The Islamic State

Breakdown of military support from Arab allies in anti-ISIS strikes -- FOX News
Syria air strikes: The countries supporting US air strikes against Isis -- The Independent
Syria airstrikes: America's Arab allies join campaign against Isil -- The Telegraph
5 Arab nations support US in strikes inside Syria -- L.A. Times
Obama to Meet Officials of Arab Coalition Allies in New York -- Naharnet
Obama to meet with Arab allies -- USA Today

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