Reuters: Orders given for U.S.-led strikes on Iraq's Tikrit: U.S. official
(Reuters) - The U.S.-led coalition has received orders to start carrying out strikes in support of Iraqi operations against Islamic State fighters in the city of Tikrit and operations are underway, a U.S. defense official told Reuters on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The official said the strikes themselves had not yet started and described the ongoing operations as preparatory.
More News On The U.S. Ordering Air Strikes Against Islamic State Positions In Tikrit
US conducting airstrikes to help Iraq retake Tikrit -- AP
Islamic State conflict: US orders air strikes in Tikrit -- BBC
US launches Tikrit air strikes to support Iraqi forces -- AFP
Airstrikes commence in Tikrit, Iraq -- CNN
U.S.-Led Coalition Joins Iran-Backed Offensive in Iraq’s Tikrit -- Bloomberg
U.S. launches airstrikes against ISIS in Tikrit -- Washington Post
U.S. aircraft hitting targets in support of Shiite militia -- USA Today
US warplanes begin air strikes on Isis in Iraqi city of Tikrit -- The Guardian
US Begins Airstrikes on ISIS in Tikrit for First Time -- NYT
US Starts Bombing ISIL-Held Tikrit After Iraqi Assault Stalls -- Sputnik
US conducting airstrikes to help Iraqi forces retake Tikrit -- FOX News
U.S.-led airstrikes target ISIS militants in Tikrit -- Mashable
1 comment:
Saudi's, Egypt and the GCC are bombing Yemen.
Post a Comment