May 13, 2022
3:11 AM EDT
Last Updated 2 days ago
In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment
By Phil Stewart
ABU DHABI, May 12 (Reuters) - The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S. commitment to the region, as he wrapped up a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
U.S. Army General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, who took over as head of Central Command last month, is compiling a 90-day assessment of the U.S. military's efforts in a region once at the core of a foreign policy now more focused on China, Russia and the war in Ukraine.
Friday's visit followed stops in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
"The tone in my engagements in Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and UAE was frank and stark; our partners are concerned about our long-term commitment to the region," Kurilla told reporters traveling with him.
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/middle-east-us-general-hears-concerns-about-american-commitment-2022-05-13/
