In Afghanistan, where many US troops withdrew, the Taliban's offensive continued, and on August 16, it finally advanced to the capital Kabul and seized the Executive Office of the President. The US military will also proceed with withdrawal from Iraq. It is unlikely that the Islamic State will re-offensive, but it is feared that it will bring about further growth in Iran to intervene in Iraq.
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