An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih conducts a press conference in the Pentagon on Sept. 14, 2006. Salih discussed some of the many problems being faced by his government and stressed that progress is being made. Salilh expressed gratitude for all America has done for his nation and remained hopeful that the U.S. will continue to stay the course with Iraq's fledgling democracy.

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih conducts a press conference.

Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih conducts a press conference in the Pentagon on Sept. 14, 2006. Salih discussed some of the many problems being faced by his government and stressed that progress is being made. Salilh expressed gratitude for all America has done for his nation and remained hopeful that the U.S. will continue to stay the course with Iraq's fledgling democracy.

Photo Gallery