U.S.' Mattis says no recommendation yet on troop levels for Afghanistan

U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis gestures during a press briefing on the campaign to defeat ISIS at the Pentagon in Washington, U.S., May 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Friday he had not yet made a recommendation on troop levels for Afghanistan to President Donald Trump.

Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon on Friday, Mattis said he would be presenting the recommendation soon.