Afghan generals fear morale blow from US troop withdrawal
ISLAMABAD AP Afghan generals warn that U S plan to withdraw half its troops by summer will strike a severe morale blow to Afghanistan security forces beset by daily Taliban and Islamic State attacks. Analysts say the move could stall peace talks, empower the Taliban, and risk a rapid collapse of Afghan forces amid deteriorating security since 2014.
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Iraq wins 90 day extension on Iran electricity waiver
The United States grants Iraq a further 90 day waiver to continue importing electricity from Iran while barring payment for gas imports. The extension aims to ease Iraq’s failing power grid, with sanctions prompting Iraq to seek alternative suppliers and bolster domestic gas and power generation.
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