Biden agrees with Pentagon recommendation to stick to Aug 31 Afghan pullout deadline – source

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden has agreed with a Pentagon recommendation to stick with the Aug. 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline, an administration official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The Pentagon recommendation was made on Monday based on concerns about security risks to American forces, the official said.