Iraqi Military Carries Out Strikes on Islamic State Targets in Anbar

The Iraqi Air Force carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS or ISIL) targets in Anbar Province on March 16, according to a statement by the Iraqi military. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) reported that the strikes dealt “painful blows” to IS strongholds and said that the attack came as a result of coordination between Baghdad and forces taking part in operations in Anbar. Credit: YouTube/Iraqi MoD