The strikes in Syria, using fighter, attack and bomber aircraft, hit targets near al Haskah and Kobani, destroying four Islamic State fighting positions, it said in a statement.
In Iraq, the United States and allies carried out 12 strikes, including one near Fallujah and two near Mosul, it added. (Reporting by Sandra Maler; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)U.S. conducts air strikes in Syria and Iraq against Islamic State
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