SBS | Australian forces step up Iraq missions The Australian AUSTRALIAN forces have killed Islamic State militants and destroyed their facilities on at least two bombing raids in Iraq. AUSTRALIA'S work combating IS (also known as ISIL) in Iraq has allowed others in the US-led coalition to step up efforts in Syria. Baghdad not under 'imminent threat' from IS: US New Zealand urges citizens to leave Iraq Deadly Australian air strikes dent IS morale in Iraq: Rear Admiral David Johnston |