By William James and Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - The British government is preparing the ground to join the United States in launching air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq, but is moving cautiously to ensure it avoids a parliamentary defeat and acts as part of a regional coalition. Britain was quick to join U.S. military action in Afghanistan and Iraq a decade ago. But a war-weary public and parliament's rejection last year of air strikes on Syria have made Prime Minister David Cameron wary. He has also had to prioritize Scotland's independence vote on Thursday over possible action. ...
09-18-2014, 06:30 AM
Eyeing 'fatal blow' against IS, Britain lays ground to join U.S. air strikes
By William James and Andrew Osborn LONDON (Reuters) - The British government is preparing the ground to join the United States in launching air strikes against Islamic State in Iraq, but is moving cautiously to ensure it avoids a parliamentary defeat and acts as part of a regional coalition. Britain was quick to join U.S. military action in Afghanistan and Iraq a decade ago. But a war-weary public and parliament's rejection last year of air strikes on Syria have made Prime Minister David Cameron wary. He has also had to prioritize Scotland's independence vote on Thursday over possible action. ...
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