Blinken in Brussels to discuss Iran, Afghan war
Washington, US - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visiting Brussels on Monday for his second trip within weeks to consult NATO allies as a decision looms on the war in Afghanistan.
Blinken is also expected to discuss intensifying EUbacked diplomacy on reviving the Iran nuclear accord and rising tensions with Russia as it builds up its military near Ukraine.
He will start talks on Tuesday in Brussels and be joined by Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, who is also visiting key European ally Germany as well as Israel, which is critical of the diplomacy with Iran.
‘I look forward to productive conversations with allies on a wide range of shared priorities. We are stronger when we work together,’ Blinken tweeted as the State Department announced the trip.