This Article is From Aug 16, 2021

US Middle East Forces Chief Met Taliban In Doha: Pentagon Official

The head of the US Central Command told Taliban in Doha not to attack the Kabul airport, a US defense official said.

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Thousands of US troops took control of security at Afghanistan's main international airport

Washington:

The head of the US Central Command, General Kenneth McKenzie, told Taliban in Doha Sunday not to attack the Kabul airport, a US defense official said.

The official confirmed the meeting to reporters Monday, without providing details, as thousands of US troops took control of security at Afghanistan's main international airport to enable the evacuations of US officials.

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