US Defense Secretary Ash Carter voiced support for the State Department's agreement with Russia in Syria, after a report that the Pentagon opposed it.
The deal would entail US military cooperation with Russia to target Daesh and other terrorists in Syria, if a seven-day temporary ceasefire holds.
"We in the Defense Department will play whatever role we have with our accustomed excellence," Carter said during a briefing in Texas.
Carter said it looks as if the ceasefire "is largely being held."
"I commend Secretary of State Kerry for getting us the agreement which if it's implemented will ease the suffering of the Syrian people which is important to all of us, very important to the president," Carter said.
