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US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says that the United States is not pulling its forces out of Iraq, denying that there is a signed letter from the US side announcing an exit. "Our policy has not changed. We are not leaving Iraq," Esper tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
State Department spokesman Vedant Patel says the United States expect no "fundamental change" from Iran no matter who wins the presidential election runoff. "Our view is that these elections in Iran are not free and fair," he tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says he has approved the deployment of 3,000 additional troops and military hardware to Saudi Arabia to boost the country's defenses in the wake of attacks on its oil installations blamed on Iran. SOUNDBITE
The United States warns Iran of consequences for arming Russia, saying it has seen accounts Tehran will provide Moscow with hundreds of ballistic missiles. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.