Will U.S. close embassy in Afghanistan?

The U.S. Embassy in Kabul suspended operations on August 31, 2021. While the U.S. government has withdrawn its personnel from Kabul, we will continue to assist U.S. citizens and their families in Afghanistan from Doha, Qatar.

Will the US close the embassy in Kabul?

WASHINGTON — American diplomats have left Afghanistan, and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will remain closed, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said on Monday, after the military announced that it had completed its withdrawal from the country. Blinken said in remarks at the State Department.

Why did the US close its embassy in Afghanistan?

Closure of the American Embassy in Afghanistan, 1989. The American Embassy at Kabul was closed on January 30, 1989, due to concerns that the new regime would not be able to maintain security and protect diplomats following the final departure of Soviet forces from the country.

When did Kabul embassy close?

The first U.S. Legation in Kabul opened in 1942 and was elevated to embassy status in 1948. However, the embassy closed in 1989 due to safety concerns; it reopened in 2002 after NATO forces overthrew the Taliban.

How close are Taliban to Kabul?

The capital of the northern province of Baghlan, about 200km (125 miles) north of the capital Kabul, fell to the Taliban after about two hours of fighting, according to Mamoor Ahmadzai, a lawmaker. The capture of Pul-e-Khumri gave the Taliban a trifecta of bordering northern provinces.

Is there a U.S. military base in Kabul?

Bagram Airfield-BAF also known as Bagram Air Base (IATA: OAI, ICAO: OAIX) is a Taliban military base, and formerly the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan….

Bagram Airfield
Owner	Afghanistan
Operator	Islamic Emirate Army
Location	Bagram, Afghanistan
Closed	6 July 2021

Is Taliban in US embassy in Kabul?

On 15 August 2021, in the face of a Taliban advance on Kabul, embassy staff started to be relocated to makeshift but secure facilities at Hamid Karzai International Airport….

Embassy of the United States, Kabul
Chargé d’affaires	Ross Wilson
Website	af.usembassy.gov

How long has the U.S. embassy been in Kabul?

The United States recognized Afghanistan in 1921 after its independence from the United Kingdom, and diplomatic relations were established in 1935. The first U.S. Legation in Kabul opened in 1942 and was elevated to embassy status in 1948.

Which embassies are closing in Kabul?

Denmark and Norway are temporarily closing their embassies while Germany is drastically reducing the staff at its mission amid a lightning quick Taliban advance in Afghanistan. Danish broadcaster TV2 quoted Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod on Friday as saying that staff at the embassy in Kabul are being evacuated.

When did Kabul embassy open?

Is Kabul captured?

On 15 August 2021, Taliban forces took control of Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul during a military offensive against the Afghan government that had begun in May 2021. The capture took place hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country.

Is there an US Embassy in Afghanistan?

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kabul is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The embassy complex is located on Great Massoud Road in the Wazir Akbar Khan section of the Afghan capital, Kabul, and is home to the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.

Where is US Embassy in Afghanistan?

The embassy complex is located on Great Massoud Road in the Wazir Akbar Khan section of the Afghan capital, Kabul, and is home to the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan. The Embassies of Finland and South Korea are located behind this complex and the headquarters of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) is located across the street.

Who is the US Ambassador to Afghanistan?

The new United States Ambassador to Afghanistan, John R. Bass, presented his credentials to President Ashraf Ghani during an official ceremony at the Arg Palace on Tuesday, the US embassy said in a statement.