After nearly 20 years since the US invaded Iraq, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made a surprise trip to the middle eastern country.
The United States, long an important player in the Middle East, has been preoccupied with other international matters during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Jordan and Egypt have not been very keen on discussing the Iranian threat, while Saudi Arabia and Israel are more openly concerned. Everyone worries about West Bank escalations.
Yevgeny Prigozhin had said on Friday that his units had "practically surrounded Bakhmut", where fighting has intensified in the past week.
The discussions will focus on the growing threat Iran poses to regional stability, and on advancing multilateral security cooperation with integrated air and missile defenses.
Zelensky said Ukraine will still have to fight to get modern tanks, after allied nations failed to agree handing over German-made battle tanks.
Gallant emphasized the importance of the special ties between Israel and the United States, which are based on shared values and interests.
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