Reuters: Russia says would consider any Iraqi request for air strikes against Islamic State
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it would consider any request from the Iraqi government to conduct air strikes against Islamic State inside Iraq, but said it had not yet received such an appeal, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.
It cited the foreign ministry as saying it would evaluate the "political and military" logic of such a move if a request was forthcoming.
WNU Editor: If Russia does get involved in the Iraq conflict .... it will not be with the coalition led by the U.S. .... Russia says will not join U.S.-led coalition against Islamic State: RIA (Reuters). My prediction .... if Russia military operations show signs of success in Syria, Iraq will invite them into the country to launch strikes on ISIS militants.
More News On Reports That Russia May Launch Air Strikes Against Islamic State Targets In Iraq
Russia would consider Iraq strikes if Baghdad asks: senior diplomat -- AFP
The Latest: Russia says not invited to strike in Iraq -- AP
Will Russia Launch Airstrikes In Iraq? Muslim Scholars Warn Russian Military Intervention In Iraqi Affairs -- IBTimes
Iraqi prime minister says he would ‘welcome’ Russian airstrikes -- Washington Post
Prime Minister Abadi: Iraq welcomes Russia in Islamic State fight -- PBS Newshour
Iraqi FM: Russia must work with coalition in Syria -- Rudaw
Why is Iraq ignoring US concerns about Russia? -- David L. Phillips, CNBC
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