Readout of the President's Call with Prime Minister al-Abadi of Iraq

President Obama spoke by phone today with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and the progress of Iraqi Security Forces in their efforts to counter ISIL. The President commended the steps that Prime Minister al-Abadi has taken in the first three months of his administration to govern inclusively and begin building a united front among Iraqis to combat ISIL. The President congratulated the Prime Minister on the conclusion of the recent oil revenue-sharing arrangement with the Kurdistan Regional Government and reiterated his commitment to supporting the Iraqi Security Forces' success through train and assist programs, provision of weapons and equipment, and airstrikes. He also noted U.S. support for the Iraqi government's ongoing efforts to integrate Sunni tribal fighters into Iraq's security institutions.