Trump claims US ‘never really fought to win’ during Afghanistan war

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Since war began after 9/11, more than 2,300 US troops have died

Over the past year, the military mission has focused on pummelling militants with airstrikes and supporting Afghan forces in an effort to induce the Taliban to embrace political talks outlined in a 29 February US-Taliban deal. That deal halted US attacks on the Taliban and outlined a path towards an American departure.Nato

 

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The goal was to secure the opium fields for the CIA, develop the TAPI pipeline, and have a cheap source of rare earth elements like lithium. Also add to the empire, gain experience, and create demand for military equipment. It was a huge success.

Guess it was the same with Vietnam and Iraq too then. Whever the US military enterprise flounders then the same excuse is trooped out.

I agree, we didn't.

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