Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Did Not Get The Help He Wanted From Washington

Washington Post: U.S. to give Iraq $200 million in humanitarian aid, less than Abadi sought

The Obama administration said Tuesday that it will provide Iraq with $200 million in humanitarian assistance, an amount that fell far short of the aid sought by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi during his visit here this week.

President Obama made the offer during an Oval Office meeting with Abadi, saying the funds would help hundreds of thousands if not millions of Iraqis displaced during the fighting against forces from the Islamic State that have captured much of the country.

The Iraqi government has asked the United States to provide heavy weapons, like Apache helicopters, drones and F-16 jet fighters, but when asked by reporters after the meeting Obama would only say that “we are discussing security arrangements.”

WNU Editor: I expected more military aid to be announced .... obviously there are some in the White House (probably President Obama himself) .... who are not ready to go there yet.

More News On The U.S. Promising More Aid To Iraq In Its War Against The Islamic State

Obama pledges support to Iraqi leader, while saying Baghdad must be in charge of its destiny -- AP
No additional US military assistance for Iraq, Obama offers $200m in humanitarian aid -- Deutsche Welle
Highlights: Military Weapons Delivered to Iraq, Planned Aid -- AP
Obama Pledges More Humanitarian Aid, Not Military Help, for Iraq -- VOA
Islamic State conflict: US offers Iraq $200m in aid -- BBC
Obama: An additional $200 million for Iraq -- USA Today
Obama Gives Visiting Iraqi Premier Aid and an Endorsement -- NYT
Iraq's prime minister says seeks U.S. arms, with payment deferred -- Reuters
US to deliver F16 fighter jets to Iraq after long delay -- Middle East Monitor