US defense chief reaffirms commitment to Middle East allies
By DW
27 November 2021 |
2:35 pm
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has moved to reassure allies of US commitment to the region and said Washington would look at all other options if Iran didn't engage "seriously."
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