Defence Secretary Jim Mattis has submitted to the White House a preliminary trans-regional plan that suggests deployment of all elements of US national power to defeat the Islamic State terror group around the globe.<br/><br/>The White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that part of the plan is to make sure that the Defence Secretary fully discusses the recommendations that he is making and seek the input and feedback of the other principals.<br/><br/>The Pentagon Press Secretary Capt Jeff Davis said the preliminary plan submitted by Mr Mattis is trans-regional. Davis told reporters that this is not just a military plan adding that it draws upon all elements of national power — diplomatic, financial, cyber, intelligence and public diplomacy.<br/><br/>The formulation of the plan fulfilled a campaign pledge by President Donald Trump, who had said that if elected he would order up a 30-day review on accelerated action to eliminate ISIS as a threat.