Why I keep getting the feeling that these are the ten nations prophecied in the bible ? Ten Arab countries have agreed to help the US in its fight against the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS). After talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Jeddah, they pledged to provide military support and humanitarian aid, and to halt the flow of funds and foreign fighters to IS. Mr Kerry told the BBC they were full-throatedly ready to counter the group. However, Russia warned the US against expanding its campaign of air strikes from Iraq into neighbouring Syria. The Russian foreign ministry said any such action, without the backing of the UN Security Council, would be an act of aggression and a gross violation of international law. On Wednesday, President Barack Obama set out his plans to destroy and degrade IS and revealed that he had authorised air strikes in Syria. Danger unleashed Mr Kerry has been tasked with building a broad coalition against IS, also known as Isis or Isil. On Thursday, ministers representing Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates offered their support. The US has already sent military advisers to help Iraqi government and Kurdish forces fighting IS The jihadist group has declared the creation of a caliphate in the areas under its control A joint communique declared a shared commitment to stand united against the threat posed by all terrorism. It added that participants had discussed a strategy to destroy Isil wherever it is, including in both Iraq and Syria. The region recognises the danger that has been unleashed and they are full-throatedly ready to deal with that and that is why they committed today to take the actions they have committed to, Mr Kerry told the BBC. Nato member Turkey was also at the Jeddah meeting, but did not sign the communique. Mr Kerry downplayed the move, saying the important US ally was dealing with some sensitive issues but remained very engaged and has been very involved.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 20:42:06 +0000
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