US expands air campaign against IS group

The US has launched five air attacks on Islamic State fighters
threatening the Haditha dam, as Washington widened its air campaign
against the group.


The attacks on Sunday destroyed Islamic State vehicles, two of
which were carrying anti-aircraft artillery, a fighting position and a
command post, the US central command said.


"At the request of the Iraqi government and in keeping with our
mission to protect US personnel and facilities, US military planes have
begun striking ISIL terrorists near the Haditha dam," said a US
official.

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