The push against the Iraqi groups by top American officials has fueled tensions between the two nations and within the Trump administration.
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At War: America’s Escalating Air War in Somalia: How Did We Get There?
The war in Somalia has turned into a small version of Afghanistan.
Afghan Official Warns of U.S. Deal With Taliban ‘That Doesn’t End in Peace’
Hamdullah Mohib, the Afghan national security adviser, said that negotiations were “increasing the legitimacy of the Taliban” and “decreasing the legitimacy of the Afghan government.”
A Taliban Leader, Eyeing U.S. Peace Deal, Speaks to Afghans’ Fears
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who is leading the insurgents’ talks with the Americans, promised “respect” and “mercy” amid worries about a Taliban return to power.
Afghan Army Base Is Wiped Out by U.S. Airstrikes, Officials Say
The airstrikes came after a firefight broke out between Afghan and American forces, officials said. At least 16 Afghans were either killed or hurt.
2 Weeks of U.S.-Taliban Talks End With ‘Progress’ but No Breakthrough
American officials said they were close to an agreement on preventing terrorist attacks launched from Afghanistan, but that progress on a timeline for troop withdrawal had been slow.
Trump Administration Steps Up Air War in Somalia
Even as the Trump administration pulls back from counterinsurgency operations elsewhere, airstrikes targeting Islamist militants in Somalia have soared.
13 Civilians Reported Killed in U.S. Airstrikes in Afghanistan
Two houses were struck, leaving nine children dead, a tribal elder said. The United States said the target was a Taliban operations center.
At War: ‘People Constantly Mistake My Mother for a Spouse, Not a Veteran’
These servicewomen are leaders, pioneers, change-makers and survivors. Here’s what their family members have to say about them.
At War: 40 Stories From Women About Life in the Military
Servicewomen and veterans share the stories that have stayed with them from their time in the military.