Defense secretary Mark Esper denied news reports that he was considering sending up to 14,000 more troops to the Middle East, but he acknowledged to reporters that he is worried by instability in Iraq and Iran.
In his speech, Esper made only a passing reference to Iran, citing Tehran’s “efforts to destabilize” the region.
He focused instead on shifting the U.S. military’s focus toward China and Russia — “today’s revisionist powers.” He accused Moscow and Beijing of seeking “veto power” over the economic and security decisions of smaller nations.
Esper said he realizes that it will be difficult to move resources out of the Middle East to increase the focus on China and Russia.
Comment:
Please shift away from theMiddle East. We have done a lot of damage to the minorities in this part of the world.
Esper said he realizes that it will be difficult to move resources out of the Middle East to increase the focus on China and Russia.
Comment:
Please shift away from theMiddle East. We have done a lot of damage to the minorities in this part of the world.
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