U.S., allies conduct 26 strikes against Islamic State: U.S. military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State militants in Iraq with 22 strikes on Friday and four in Syria, the U.S. military said on Saturday. Six of the strikes in Iraq were near Qayyarah, striking four Islamic State tactical units and three mortar positions. In Syria, three strikes were near Mar'a and hit two Islamic State tactical units. (Reporting by Idrees Ali; Editing by Mark Potter)