Russian planes strike IS targets in Syria's Deir al-Zor: defense minister

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Six Russian warplanes launched a coordinated strike on Islamic State targets in the Syrian province of Deir al-Zor, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the Russian defense ministry. The defense ministry said the Russian Tu-22 bombers flew from an air base in Russia over the territory of Iraq and Iran to make the strike. (Reporting by Alexander Winning; editing by Jack Stubbs)