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Monday, August 5, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, August 5, 2024
Austin speaks to Gallant about steps being taken by US in light of threats from Iran
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday evening, Austin’s office says in a readout of the call.
The two discussed Israel’s right to self-defense against threats from Iran and its proxies, and the steps that the US is taking to bolster protection for Israel, and for its own forces in the region, the readout states.
There is no immediate comment from Gallant’s office.
