What Obama’s predecessor couldn’t accomplish, occurred on Friday when the French joined the fight in Iraq. Airstrikes began as France sent out two Rafale fighter planes. The aircrafts were armed with laser-guided missiles that completely destroyed an ISIS munitions depot and annihilated dozens of ISIS extremists. France has become therefore the only coalition country to respect its promise of … [Read more...]
Egypt Involvement in US-led Coalition against IS Miltiants
John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State landed in Egypt on Friday, a day before his meeting with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo. Kerry’s visit clearly suggests that the U.S. is interested in the long-term partnership between the two governments in the fight against the Islamic State extremists. According to Kerry’s statements, Egypt’s involvement is … [Read more...]