Emirates also want to send troops to Syria

The United Arab Emirates say they are prepared to send ground troops to Syria as part of an international coalition against Islamic State (IS).

,, We have always said that the real fight against IS should also include ground troops, '' said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash.,, We are not talking about thousands of troops. '' The Emirates assume that the United States take on the leadership of such a coalition.

Earlier this week, also said Saudi Arabia to be prepared to send ground troops to Syria. Damascus called the possible arrival of foreign troops Saturday an act of war and vowed to send troops back in a coffin.