iraqi security forces are in a position to succeed in our common mission , but declined to say whether washington would provide apache helicopters , drones and other arms to baghdad to help with the ongoing fight against isis .
mr. abadi had been expected to seek billions of dollars in drones and other u.s. weapons during his visit .
but white house spokesman josh earnest later said the iraqi leader did not make a specific request for additional military support during the meeting .
abadi 's ascension after a tricky relationship with former prime minister nurial-maliki , may not agree to provide significant additional support .