### [2021-08-11](/feed/2021/08/11/index.md)

##### War in Afghanistan
# United States officials warn that Kabul could be isolated and could fall under Taliban control in 1–3 months. 

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 11 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is concerned that the Taliban could capture Kabul in 1-3 months, far sooner than previous intelligence assessment suggested, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing informed American officials.


### Sources:

1. [Asian News International](https://www.aninews.in/news/world/asia/us-believes-kabul-could-fall-to-taliban-in-1-3-months20210811140008/) [Image](https://aniportalimages.s3.amazonaws.com/media/details/__sized__/Afghanistan_Aug11hoss20210811081608-thumbnail-154x87-70.jpg)

### Changes:

1. US officials warn that Kabul could be isolated and could fall under Taliban control in 1–3 months.  _2021-08-11 17:06:40 (First version)_
1. United States officials warn that Kabul could be isolated and could fall under Taliban control in 1–3 months.  _(Current version)_

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