Vice President Biden spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi
today to reaffirm continued U.S. support for the Iraqi government’s
ongoing efforts to defeat ISIL. The Vice President thanked Prime
Minister Al-Abadi for his steadfast leadership in Iraq and for promoting
national unity at a time of significant security
challenges, including today’s ISIL attack on Ramadi. The Vice President
assured the Prime Minister of continued and expedited U.S. security
assistance to confront ISIL. This will include delivery of heavy
weaponry, including AT-4 shoulder-held rockets to counter
Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices, additional ammunition, and
supplies for Iraqi forces. Both leaders agreed on the importance and
urgency of mobilizing tribal fighters working in coordination with Iraqi
Security Forces to counter ISIL and to ensure
unity of effort among all of Iraq’s communities.
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