Iraq PM opposes Arab strikes in Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has told the BBC he "totally" opposes Arab nations joining air strikes against Islamic State in his country.
In an interview, he said Western air power had "filled many gaps" in Iraq's fight against the jihadist group.

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Several Arab states, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan, have joined the international coalition against IS.
Their aircraft have carried out strikes in Syria, but only those from the United States, United Kingdom and France have hit targets in Iraq.