US reiterated commitment to the security of Middle Eastern Allies after troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

US reiterated commitment to the security of Middle Eastern Allies after troops withdrawal from Afghanistan

The United States has reiterated its commitment to the security of itsMiddle Eastern allies after withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Addressing the Manama Dialogue, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressedthe resolve to defend the US as well as its allies’ interests the MiddleEast.

He said Washington’s major goal is to strengthen its alliances in theMiddle East, and warned to keep using the option of military force open.