Taliban Circle Afghan Cities, Provoking U.S.

The article reports on the growing assault by the Taliban in various cities in Afghanistan, providing a challenge to the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on how to end the country's longest war. Topics include the deal by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump with the Taliban that mandates the withdrawal of all foreign troops in Afghanistan by May 1, 2021 and the possible defeat of the Afghan forces by the Taliban if the U.S. forces withdraw.