Washington Times: Obama to finally outline strategy for defeating Islamic State
President Obama will give Americans an update Monday on the U.S. strategy for defeating the Islamic State, a month after he blamed the Defense Department for lacking a plan for the battle in Iraq and Syria.
Mr. Obama will visit the Pentagon Monday afternoon to receive a briefing by his national-security team on the 10-month-old military campaign against the terrorist organization. He’ll then give a statement to the media.
The huddle with military brass comes a month after Mr. Obama angered top Pentagon officials by saying at a press conference in Germany that “we don’t yet have a complete strategy” to train and equip Iraqi forces fighting the Islamic State. Military officials who spoke anonymously said they have given the president several options, but he had yet to make a decision.
Update #1: Obama makes rare visit to Pentagon for update on Islamic State operations -- Washington Post
Update #2: Obama to visit Pentagon for Middle East update -- UPI
Update #3: Obama To Get Pentagon Briefing on Islamic State -- WSJ
WNU Editor: President Obama's meeting at the Pentagon is at 14:30 EST, and he will be giving a press statement at 15:30. His statement will be broadcast live at that time, and the White House link is here.
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