Obama aims to contain Islamic State in Iraq not crush
President Obama outlines a containment strategy for the Islamic State in Iraq, avoiding renewed ground troops. U.S. jets conduct airstrikes and air drops near Irbil as Kurdish forces defend, while officials warn the militants remain a major threat and critics argue containment won’t suffice.
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FAA bans U S flights over Iraq after air strikes
The FAA ordered U S airlines not to fly over Iraq citing a hazardous situation from fighting between Islamic State militants and Iraqi forces. The ban covers all U S registered planes unless operated by foreign carriers, with exemptions for government flights and emergencies. Delta and United had already stopped overflight, while Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa canceled flights to Irbil.
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