President Obama Speaks With King Abdullah II of Jordan

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 08: President Barack Obama speaks with King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the phone from the Oval Office in the White House on August 8, 2014 in Washington DC. Obama had previously stated his concerns for the safety of Iraqi refugees on Mount Sinjar near Mosul and had approved “targeted strikes” against ISIS convoys approaching the city of Erbil. The Saudi King had recently pledged to help displaced Iraqis and to take action against potential terrorists. (Photo by Ron Sachs-Pool/Getty Images)