The President said it is in the best interest of the United States there not be an all out civil war in Iraq for numerous reasons, “Above all, Iraqi leaders must rise above their differences and come together around a political plan for Iraq’s future.”
“American forces will not be returning to combat in Iraq,” said Obama during a news conference from the White House.
The U.S. is prepared to send 300 military ‘advisers’ into Iraq.
President Obama said we are prepared to take, “targeted and precise military action” in Iraq, if needed.
