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US military chief reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend Israel from Iran and partners
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss defence against Lebanon-based Hezbollah that has launched cross-border airstrikes to avenge the killing of its top commander. — AFP pic

WASHINGTON, Aug 25 — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Israeli counterpart and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Israel’s defence, the Pentagon said late on Saturday.

Austin "spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to discuss Israel’s defence against Lebanese (Hezbollah) attacks,” a Pentagon readout of the call said.

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"Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to Israel’s defence against any attacks by Iran and its regional partners and proxies,” it added. — Reuters

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