United States

In London, US Defense Secretary Panetta and UK Defence Secretary Hammond refused to criticize the Algerian government’s handling of the hostage crisis at In Amenas gas field. Panetta and Hammond said their governments do not intend to send ground troops into Mali but would work with regional partners to defeat Islamist militants. Panetta said the US cannot allow al Qaeda to establish a base of operations anywhere in the world.

Iraq

Islamic state

Syria

Aqap

Al shabaab

Boko Haram

Isis