Michael Pregent talked about the next steps for Iraq in the war against ISIL as Iraqi troops worked to retake the city of Fallujah and following reports of the deaths of several ISIL fighters in U.S. airstrikes. He reacted to a video clip of testimony on June 28, 2016, by Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL Brett McGurk. Mr. Pregent responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, including a telephone line reserved for veterans of the war in Iraq.

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Ceremonial soldiers parade during the 79th anniversary of the Victory Day in Red Square in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2024. (Sefa Karacan via Getty Images)