Marine friend's 'extraordinary' story inspired Jake Gyllenhaal 'Covenant' movie
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Jake Gyllenhaal's longtime friend inspired the actor to take the lead role in "The Covenant," a film about an American soldier who seeks to rescue his interpreter.
Iscol served two tours in Iraq and is now the Emergency Management Commissioner for New York City. He shared with the New York Post his personal story fighting to secure a U.S. visa for Iraqi translator Khalid Abood, who served alongside him in the Iraq War, after his life was threatened. Kristine Parks is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Read more.
Abood and Iscol had developed a lasting bond during the Second Battle of Fallujah in 2004, the Post reported.
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