America will not shirk the responsibilities of leadership in the fight against the Islamic State group, Mike Pompeo has said. America will not shirk the responsibilities of leadership in the fight against the Islamic State group, Mike Pompeo has said. US in pledge over Islamic State fight despite pulloutThe US Secretary of State was trying to allay fears that President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw forces from Syria could jeopardise gains against the militants there and neighbouring Iraq. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the Global Coalition to Defeat Isis meeting (Alex Brandon/AP)While the withdrawal would fulfil a Trump goal, US military leaders have pushed back for months, arguing IS remains a threat and could regroup. He said the fight is entering a new stage where those allied against IS must confront a “decentralised jihad” with more than military force.

Source: Irish Independent February 06, 2019 16:30 UTC