Kerry assures Zebari the United States' keenness and willing to support Iraqi government and the Iraqi forces to counter the terrorist threat

BAGHDAD / NINA / U.S. Secretary of State, John Kerry, confirmed his country's keenness and willing to support the government and the Iraqi forces to counter the serious terrorist threat to the Iraqi state, noting that the U.S. government is considering all the options available to deal with the new situation. Kerry added in a telephone conversation with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, according to a foreign ministry statement that "the importance of the unity of the Iraqi leadership and constructive cooperation among themselves within the framework of the Constitution and the democratic process to address this security deterioration witnessed in some provinces. He pointed out, "the United States' urgent humanitarian assistance of 12 million dollars for the displaced people as a result of the terrorist attacks on their cities and regions. The statement said, "The two sides also discussed, during the contact, the security situation and developments in the political and humanitarian situation in the country. They also discussed, according to the statement, "a number of steps and practical measures for closer security and military cooperation as well as the importance of communication with neighboring countries to confirm that the current standoff is not sectarian, but a state battle with the terrorism and armed groups. The statement concluded that the two sides stressed the importance of the perpetuation of communication and consultation on the development of the local and regional situation. / End