Trump authorizes Pentagon ‘to do what we need to do’ after deadly attack on US & UK troops in Iraq – Defense Secretary Esper

US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has given the military permission to avenge the deaths of two US troops and a British serviceman in a rocket attack on Camp Taji outside the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, Defense Secretary Mark Esper confirmed.

“I have spoken with the president. He’s given me the authority to do what we need to do, consistent with his guidance. And, you know – if that becomes the case,” Esper told journalists.

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