Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin. (Credit: Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP)
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said in Iraq on Tuesday that US troops were "ready to remain" in the country at Baghdad's invitation in a non-combat role against the Islamic State group.
"These forces are operating in a non-combat advise, assist and enable role to support the Iraqi-led fight against terrorism," Austin said. "This is a critical mission and we are proud to support our Iraqi partners but we must be able to operate safely and securely to continue this vital work."
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said in Iraq on Tuesday that US troops were "ready to remain" in the country at Baghdad's invitation in a non-combat role against the Islamic State group.
"These forces are operating in a non-combat advise, assist and enable role to support the Iraqi-led fight against terrorism," Austin said. "This is a critical mission and we...
"These forces are operating in a non-combat advise, assist and enable role to support the Iraqi-led fight against terrorism," Austin said. "This is a critical mission and we...