Islamic State of Iraq

Islamic State: U.S. ready to help new Iraq leader, Iran welcomes choice, according to Globe and Mail. Iraq s Yazidis and the escape from Mount Sinjar Once again, the Middle East is in flames. The Islamic State formerly the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is overrunning cities across Iraq and Syria. Last week, IS was on the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, and its militants were circling Iraqs Yazidi minority, threatening them with genocide. At this point, the United States belatedly decided to intervene and is currently bombing IS outposts. More Related to this Story U.S. to consider more support for Iraq once new government formed: Kerry (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.