美國國防部發言人柯比（John Kirby）如是說

while this assessment has led us to conclude that an evacuation mission is far less likely
當評估歸結 可能不會有撤離任務
we're not taking our eye off the ball with respect to the humanitarian crisis in Iraq
關於伊拉克的人道危機 我們不會無視
we will conduct additional humanitarian airdrops if needed
我們將會執行額外的人道空投 如果有需要
and we appreciate the assistance of the British, the French, as well as our inter-agency partners
我們感謝英國法國 和我們的跨部門夥伴
working with us to provide assistance to the Iraqi people
和我們一起致力對伊拉克人民提供援助

美國國防部發言人柯比（John Kirby）上周說明美國在伊拉克人道救援及空襲成果。