Obama Faces Grim Update on Islamic State Airstrikes

President Obama is meeting with military leaders from over 20 countries to discuss the ongoing fight against the Islamic State. Despite airstrikes, the extremist group continues to advance in Iraq and Syria, posing threats to regions like Anbar province and the Kurdish town of Kobani. The coalition has had some success in disrupting the group's oil revenues and tactics, but more efforts are needed. The US has increased involvement following the beheadings of American journalists and is focusing on training Iraqi forces and Syrian rebels. The meeting aims to address these challenges and strategize future actions.

What is the significance of the Kurdish town of Kobani in the context of the conflict?

What does the administration believe is necessary beyond airstrikes to defeat the Islamic State?