Abu Dhabi, Dhu-AlQa'dah 28, 1435, Sep 23, 2014, SPA -- The U.A.E. Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the U.A.E. Air Force launched its first strikes against ISIL targets last evening, as WAM reported. ''The operation was conducted in coordination with other forces participating in the international effort against the ISIL," the ministry said in a statement it issued today. --SPA 19:54 LOCAL TIME 16:54 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w