Several NATO sources on Wednesday said that the strategic military alliance would join the US-led coalition against the self-proclaimed Islamic State armed group. The decision is expected to be formally announced on Thursday at the meeting of NATO leaders in Brussels, the sources said. In addition, NATO is playing an active role in sharing intelligence and training local forces in both war-ravaged countries. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday that it would be an important step for the alliance to join the 68-nation anti-IS coalition. “I think they’re going to support NATO joining and becoming a formal member,” he said, referring to Germany and France.

Source: Egypt Independent May 25, 2017 08:26 UTC