The United States’s top defence official has pledged to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as negotiations remain delayed over Tehran’s tattered atomic deal with world powers, in comments that appeared aimed at reassuring the US’s Gulf Arab allies.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s comments in Bahrain at the annual Manama Dialogue today come as the Biden administration tries to revive the nuclear deal which limited Iran’s enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
His remarks also come after the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan, raising concerns among Gulf countries about Washington’s commitment to the region as US defence officials say they want to pivot forces to counter perceived challenges from China and Russia.
Chidozie Chima | August 29, 2024
