Pentagon chief stresses Middle East stability in calls with counterparts

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WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held calls on Monday (Apr 16) with counterparts in the Middle East and Europe, expressing support for Israel after attacks from Iran but also stressing regional stability to prevent conflict from spreading, the Pentagon said.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks during a joint press conference with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley , following an online meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., May 25, 2023.

Austin told his counterparts that"while the United States does not seek escalation, we will continue to defend Israel and US personnel," the Pentagon said. In the call with Gallant, according to the Pentagon, he expressed support for Israel's defence and"reaffirmed the strategic goal of regional stability".

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