US asks Australia to join air operation against Isis targets in Syria, say reports

Source: www.theguardian.com --- Thursday, August 20, 2015
Request seeking to allow RAAF planes to cross Syrian border in support of coalition forces sent to Australian embassy in Washington DC Australia has been asked by the US to join the air operation against Islamic State targets in Syria, reports on Friday said. The formal request for increased involvement by the RAAF, including the potential for Australian airstrikes, was sent to the Australian embassy in Washington DC on Thursday, t he Australian reports . Related: Australia should join fight against Isis and bomb Syria, says Liberal MP Continue reading... ...

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