US Chief of Staff: We will not abandon the Middle East

US Chief of Staff Mark Milley, emphasizing that the Middle East is important to them in many ways, said they would not abandon this region.

In an interview with Jordan-based Al-Mamlaka TV, Milley made remarks about US policy in the Middle East. Milley affirmed that the Middle East is an important region for the United States in many aspects, saying: “We have a close friendship and association with this region. We want to make sure this place is stable. The region is the main source of oil and energy resources for the entire world”. she used her statements.

Emphasizing that they will continue their relations with the Middle East, Milley said: “I can’t think of the United States leaving the Middle East. Our commitment here will last for many years.” saying. Asked if the United States is considering increasing its military presence in the region, Milley said: “It depends on the threat level at the time.” she gave the answer.

MESSAGE FROM IRAQ AND SYRIA

Emphasizing that ISIS is not yet completely destroyed, Milley said: “The ideology is not dead yet. Daesh terrorists still roam the deserts of Syria and Iraq, so they remain a threat to us,” she stated.

Noting that the United States will maintain its military presence in both Syria and Iraq, Milley said: “Although we suddenly withdrew from here, the ISIS members here can reorganize. “At the moment, the situation is better than before, but it still requires some effort,” she said.

Milley, when asked if the United States would withdraw if ISIS were completely destroyed, said that this decision was up to US President Joe Biden and the US government. Noting that the counterattack launched by Ukraine against Russia was also “bloody” and “slow”, Milley said: “It is too early to say whether it was successful or not.” saying. (AA)