U.S. President Barack Obama has laid out his plan to help Iraq's leaders. Obama says he's sending up to 300 military advisors to help security forces in Iraq repel advancing Islamist militants. But he says U.S. combat troops will not return to the country.
(Barack Obama / U.S. President)
"The United States will continue to increase our support to Iraqi security forces. We're prepared to create joint operation centers in Baghdad and northern Iraq to share intelligence and coordinate planning to confront the terrorist threat of ISIL."
Obama said U.S. military leaders will be prepared to take targeted and precise action in Iraq if necessary. He said the U.S. will promote diplomatic efforts between Iraq and its neighbors, and he said he's sending Kerry to the Middle East and Europe this weekend to discuss the crisis.
Obama said Iraqi leaders must rise above their differences. He said they must come together around a political plan for their country's future, and he called on Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to govern with a more inclusive agenda.
◆lay out （正式に）明らかにする
◆up to ... 最大で
◆security forces 治安部隊
◆repel 撃退する
◆advancing 進軍する、前進する
◆Islamist militant イスラム過激派
◆joint operation center 共同作戦本部
◆intelligence 諜報（活動）
◆confront 立ち向かう
◆ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant)イラク・レバントのイスラム国
◆rise above ... ～を克服する、～を超越する
◆inclusive 包括的な
