Iraq considering Australian airstrike request
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CANBERRA - Iraq's ambassador to Australia on Thursday gave no timetable for when his government might decide on Australia's request to launch airstrikes against Islamic State targets.
Australia has six F/A-18F Super Hornet jet fighters waiting on standby in the United Arab Emirates for final authorization to begin combat missions with the US-led coalition.
"We are seriously considering the request from Australia," Ambassador Mouayed Saleh told The Associated Press.
