Its longtime enemy now a fact of life, Washington must choose when to shun or tolerate the group, with all the wrenching trade-offs each policy choice brings.
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Blinken’s Speech on Afghanistan: Full Transcript
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
Transcript of Blinken’s Speech on ‘New Chapter’ in Afghanistan
Shortly after the last U.S. troops left Afghanistan, the secretary of state outlined a plan to use diplomacy to try to extract remaining Americans and Afghan allies.
Afghan Family Says U.S. Missile Killed 10, Including 7 Children
Relatives, friends and colleagues of Zemari Ahmadi angrily dismissed any suggestion he had ties to ISIS-K. The U.S. military is investigating.
U.S. Shoots Down Rockets Aimed at Kabul Airport
The attacks came with just two days remaining before President Biden’s deadline to complete the withdrawal, capping 20 years of war in Afghanistan.
U.S. Conducts Drone Strike in Kabul and Winds Down Airlift as Deadline Nears
The strike eliminated what U.S. officials called an imminent terrorist threat. With the military evacuation of Afghans over, the United States and others say they will still get people out.
U.S. Strikes Explosive-Laden Vehicle in Kabul
The drone strike came after a warning from President Biden that another terrorist attack at the Afghan capital’s airport was “highly likely.”
Your Monday Briefing
Drone strikes in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Collapse and Strikes in Somalia Raise Snags for Drone Warfare Rules
But the Biden administration is close to finishing a new playbook for counterterrorism strikes outside conventional war zones.
U.S. Launches Strike on ISIS-K as Bombing’s Death Toll Soars
The Pentagon said its drone strike appeared to have killed a planner for the terror group, which claimed responsibility for the blast at Kabul’s airport that left more than 170 dead.