During Middle East Tour, Austin Talks Islamic State, Partnership With Iraqi Leaders

During Middle East Tour, Austin Talks Islamic State, Partnership With Iraqi Leaders

Eurasia Review

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By C. Todd Lopez

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Iraq yesterday for meetings with leaders in Baghdad and Erbil as part of a multiday trip through the Middle East to reaffirm U.S. commitments in the region. 

The trip includes stops in Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Iraq. 

In the morning, Austin met in...

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