U.S., allies say target Islamic State with 18 strikes in Iraq, three in Syria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies conducted 21 strikes against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria on Monday, the latest in the coalition's daily assault on the militant group, the Combined Joint Task Force leading the operations said in a statement.

In Iraq, 18 strikes near eight cities were concentrated near Al Baghdadi, where seven strikes hit two of Islamic States tactical units as well as various weapons and three staging areas, the statement released on Tuesday said.