Congress wary, U.S. Air Force ‘ready’ after urgent request by Iraq for air strikes
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Iraq has requested U.S. military intervention. The administration of President Barack Obama has confirmed an Iraqi request for U.S. military operations to stop the advance of Al Qaida’s Islamic State of Iraq and Levant. Officials said Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki relayed an urgent request for U.S. air strikes. […]