(VOVworld) - The United Arab Emirates has suspended airstrikes against Islamic State after the burning alive of the Jordanian pilot who was captured by the extremist group, amid a row with Washington over rescue missions.

Smoke and dust rise over Syrian town of Kobani, which is struggling against Isis militants, after an air strike. Photo: Reuters

The decision removes a key military partner from the American-led coalition against IS. US officials confirmed that the UAE’s move followed concerns about the safety of pilots and strategic disagreements with the US over the American handling of the campaign. The UAE has demanded that the US improve its search-and-rescue efforts, including the use of V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, in northern Iraq.