US-led coalition to tackle IS begins to take shape

The US-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria is beginning to take shape, with countries around the world pledging aircraft and personnel to the mission. Following President Barak Obama's declaration on 11 September that the United States is to lead a coalition of nations against IS in Iraq and Syria, a number of regional and non-regional countries have indicated their willingness to provide support for the air campaign.

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