May 2021 is the deadline for the US to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan.

Pakistan, China & Russia along with Taliban are waiting for this very moment, while has been raising concerns with US Admin about the uncontrollable situation post withdrawal.

Now it seems, the US has got at least a policy level clarity wrt Afghanistan.

US Military chief Gen. Milley: "Removal of all US troops from Afghanistan would make it harder for US to stem threats from a nuclear-armed Pakistan."

#Pakistan may not be the actual reason, but just one of many, the real aim of the US is to remain at the back of Iran.

Being in Afghanistan, the US can keep a close eyes on Tehran, Islamabad, Tashkent, Beijing, Moscow & more.