US General Charles Brown makes surprise visit to Middle East, aims to prevent escalation
Brown began his trip in Jordan and said he will also travel to Egypt and Israel in the coming days to hear the perspectives of military leaders.
Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. attends a press conference with United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the day of the NATO defense ministers' meeting at the Alliance's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium June 13, 2024.(photo credit: REUTERS/Johanna Geron)ByREUTERSUpdated: