Canada says fighter jets make first strike against Islamic State

Canadian fighter jets have made their first combat strike since joining a campaign against Islamic State fighters in Iraq last month, Canada's defence minister said on Sunday.

Two Canadian CF-18 jets attacked Islamic State targets with laser guided bombs in the vicinity of Fallujah, Iraq in a four-hour mission before returning safely to base, Defence Minister Rob Nicholson said in a statement.

"Today's strike demonstrates our government's firm resolve to tackle the threat of terrorism and to stand with our allies,"  the statement said, adding more information will be provided during a media briefing on November 4.

Canada's Conservative government early last month announced Canadian fighter jets would take part in US led air strikes against Islamic State militants operating in Iraq for up to six months.