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NYTIMES (Thomas Gibbons-Neff) - Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and perhaps closure.

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Exclusive: Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" on Iran

President Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran — including strikes that would be bigger than the ones carried out during "Operation Epic Fury." Why it matters: In a brief interview, Trump acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences and stressed he hasn't made a determination yet. - Trump didn't give a deadline for his decision. Two other U.S. officials confirmed no call has been made and no new orders have been given to the military. - The current escalation has already caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel. A return to all-out war is highly unpopular in the U.S. What he's saying: "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am…

NYTIMES (Choe Sang-Hun) - For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.