As troops leave, United States to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan
As troops leave, United States to keep airstrike option in Afghanistan SECTIONS Last Updated: Jul 02, 2021, 10:15 AM IST Share Synopsis The Pentagon and other U.S. leaders, from the White House to Capitol Hill, have expressed alarm about a recent surge in violence in Afghanistan, amid fears that it will lead to a widespread civil war and the collapse of the Afghan government and its military. AFP Related The U.S. military will remain involved in the Afghanistan war into September, keeping the option of launching airstrikes against the Taliban to defend Afghan forces, U.S. officials said Thurs...
Source: indiatimes.com
