Canada to carry out airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq
- 10 years ago
Canada is joining the fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
SOUNDBITE: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper saying:
"We intend to significantly degrade the capabilities of ISIL, specifically, its ability either to engage in military movements of scale or to operate bases in the open."
Canadian fighter jets will carry out airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq for up to six months. Syria --- says --- Harper is off the table unless Damascus signs-off on it.
The Pentagon welcomed the announcement, noting that Washington wasn't pressuring its allies.
SOUNDBITE: Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby saying:
"We are obviously grateful for the contributions of any nation that is willing to come forward and contribute to a coalition....It's up to them, their government, their people to determine the scope of their participation and we look forward to continuing to work with Canada as we go forwa
Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
SOUNDBITE: Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper saying:
"We intend to significantly degrade the capabilities of ISIL, specifically, its ability either to engage in military movements of scale or to operate bases in the open."
Canadian fighter jets will carry out airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq for up to six months. Syria --- says --- Harper is off the table unless Damascus signs-off on it.
The Pentagon welcomed the announcement, noting that Washington wasn't pressuring its allies.
SOUNDBITE: Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby saying:
"We are obviously grateful for the contributions of any nation that is willing to come forward and contribute to a coalition....It's up to them, their government, their people to determine the scope of their participation and we look forward to continuing to work with Canada as we go forwa