Top of the Hour: Taliban Attacks US Embassy in Kabul, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The Taliban is taking responsibility for an attack near the U.S. embassy in Kabul this morning. The Taliban’s website is currently running a statement saying “Operation Martyrdom” has begun.

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