Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister says the international community has a 'duty' to fight Islamic State because its members come from all over the world.

Saleh Al-Mutlaq's comments come as Britain prepares to launch its first airstrikes on targets in the country.

America is already taking military action in Iraq AND Syria.

US General Martin Dempsey says progress is being made but admits efforts on the ground are needed as well.

Meanwhile, Britain is preparing to launch its first airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Iraq, with RAF jets expected to take off as early as today.

Targets are now being selected after most British MPs voted to join the US led coalition.

Labour peer Baroness Pola Uddin is against Britain's military involvement in Iraq.