Jordanian Air Force strikes Islamic State targets in Syria

Gulnar Mahmudova
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Jordan"s air force has carried out air strikes against Islamic State targets in southern Syria as part of a US-led overnight operation.

The Times of Israel, cited by Report, said the Jordanian military confirmed its participation in the operation.

In a statement, the Jordanian army said it had joined the strikes "to prevent extremist organizations from using these areas as launch pads to threaten the security of countries neighboring Syria."

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