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Afghan government’s chief peace envoy says rapid US troop reduction premature
Afghan officials have expressed concerns that a rapid reduction in American troops could strengthen the negotiating hand of the Taliban.
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ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks
Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region.
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Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visit
In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the region."
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Son Tay raider recalls the hunt for POWs in North Vietnam 50 years ago today
Saturday marks 50 years since a special operations group raided the Son Tay prison compound in North Vietnam to rescue some 61 prisoners of war.
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US attack risks ‘full-fledged war,’ says adviser to Iran’s leader
An adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned against any American military escalation in Trump’s final weeks in office.
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Accelerated US troop withdrawal rattles Afghan allies and adversaries alike
Analysts fear the accelerated withdrawal could significantly compromise the defense capabilities of Afghanistan’s forces.
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Group urges more probes into war crimes after report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
A human rights group urged nations participating in the U.S.-led coalition in Afghanistan to follow Australia's example and investigate the conduct of their own forces in the war.
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Top US general in the Mideast says ISIS in Iraq and Syria still long-term threat
While no longer a major security threat, Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie said ISIS is never going to be defeated unless the international community can address the indoctrination of refugees displaced by years of war.
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Iraqi official says combat operations against ISIS by US-led coalition ending after troop drawdown
Iraq's foreign minister made the remarks while condemning a Tuesday rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone, which houses the U.S. Embassy.
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Acting Pentagon chief cites risks during troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq
But the former Special Forces officer says the U.S. military will strike back if the transition is undermined by extremists in those countries.
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Iraqi military says child killed in rocket attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone
The C-RAM air defense system installed recently at the U.S. Embassy intercepted the rockets, Iraqi security officials said
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