Iraq Update 2 - Middle East Crisis

Guardian - Iraq Live: Reports the following, " In a sign of Britain’s growing involvement in Iraq the prime minister also confirmed that British forces would also play a leading role in airlifting Yazidi refugees from Mount Sinjar. Chinook helicopters deployed to the region are expected to join a US-led operation in the coming days to airlift the refugees.

The RAF will be flying in Soviet-era weapons from former Warsaw pact countries in eastern Europe to the Kurds who are trained in the use of weapons which originated from the Soviet Union. The Kurds have not requested British weapons. "

Lets Get Real:

The PM might be on a winning strategy with keeping British support at its most basic, helping those stuck on Mount Sinjar and letting the US be the airforce for the Kurds and making sure the Kurds have the right weapons to fight IS.   A recent UK poll it should support for the UK taking action, how long would that last if something goes wrong, a Jet, or a helicopter goes wrong, or the SAS are caught by the IS.   Public opinion can change in a second. all those that want the UK to take military action will change when its British deaths that are been reporting on the 24/7 news.   Thus good for the UK to take a background role, let the US and the French take the major risks, about time the French did some heroics, its not something they are known for, lets ge honest HERE.