The US Secretary of Defense is still in the hospital
The spokesperson of the Pentagon stated on Wednesday evening that the American defense minister is doing well, but said that a date for his release from the hospital has not yet been determined. |
According to Fars News Agency, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday evening that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is still in the hospital after surgery.
“Sputnik” news agency, Ryder also added that the US Defense Minister is in contact with the country’s top military officials, and on Wednesday, he had a conversation with the head of CENTCOM, Eric Korilla, and the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Charles Brown.
Previously, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in response to a question about Austin’s concealment about his hospitalization and surgery: “Biden is committed to keeping Austin until the end of his first term.” keep his republic in his position”. (more details)
Recently, it was revealed that Austin did not inform US President Joe Biden and other senior officials of his administration about his hospitalization and handing over his powers to his deputy, and kept it a secret for several days. Held.
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