Obama authorizes $25 million in immediate military aid to Iraq - White House

U.S. President Barack Obama answers a question at a news conference at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales September 5, 2014. REUTERS/Larry Downing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama authorized $25 million (15.42 million pounds) in "immediate military assistance" on Wednesday for the Iraqi government and Kurdistan Regional Government to help with military education and training, according to a memorandum posted on the White House website.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Doina Chiacu)