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Breaking: Obama to make statement on Iraq

US President Barack Obama is scheduled to make a statement on the unfolding events in Iraq.

MEE will be following US President Barack Obama's statement, scheduled for 11:50 EST (16:50 GMT).

On Thursday, Obama said 'all options' were on the table as the US considered how it would approach the battle unfolding in Iraq.

More to follow.

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