LONDON, Aug. 8 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed his support on Friday for U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to authorize targeted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq.
"I welcome President Obama's decision to accept the Iraqi government's request for help and to conduct targeted US airstrikes, if necessary, to help Iraqi forces as they fight back against ISIL terrorists to free the civilians trapped on Mount Sinjar," Cameron said, adding, "And I fully agree with the President that we should stand up for the values we believe in -- the right to freedom and dignity, whatever your religious beliefs."