Britain to support newly-formed Muslim nations 'ground army' against Daesh

Britain faced the prospect of being dragged further into the war in Syria on Tuesday night, as it was poised to support a newly-formed "ground army" from Muslim nations who could attack Daesh within weeks, according to the Telegraph.

The coalition of 34 largely Sunni Muslim nations on Tuesday night said it was planning to send special forces into Syria to help defeat the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

British forces, alongside the United States and other Nato allies, are already bombing Daesh in both Iraq and Syria, but military sources said they would have to provide command and control, intelligence and air support to troops from the new coalition.

A 16-month bombing campaign led by the United States has failed to crush Daesh and military planners say victory will require the assistance of a unified ground force that can hold territory and progress under cover of air strikes.

Sources: MENA