Taliban fight: US may send 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan

[TomSea]

Taliban fight: US may send 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan

US military officials and the state department are recommending sending at least 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan to fight the Taliban, US media report.

Military leaders would also regain the authority to target Taliban leaders with air strikes under the proposals.

President Donald Trump has not approved the plan, unnamed officials say. They may include a request that other Nato countries send 3,000-5,000 soldiers.

There are 13,000 Nato troops currently in the country, 8,400 Americans.

Continued: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39854702