By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-secretary-of-state-blinken-delivers-remarks-on-the-situation-in-afghanistan Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Blinken says under 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan Politics Updated on Aug 30, 2021 7:36 PM EDT — Published on Aug 30, 2021 4:20 PM EDT WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken says fewer than 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan who want to leave and the U.S. will continue to try to get them out. Watch a briefing from Secretary of State Blinken in the player above. Blinken says the number of Americans left may be closer to 100. He says the U.S. would work with Afghanistan’s neighbors to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens. READ MORE: Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war Speaking shortly after the Pentagon announced the completion of the U.S. military pullout Monday, Blinken said the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will remain shuttered and vacant for the foreseeable future. He says American diplomats who had worked from the now-closed embassy will be based in Doha, Qatar. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken says fewer than 200 Americans remain in Afghanistan who want to leave and the U.S. will continue to try to get them out. Watch a briefing from Secretary of State Blinken in the player above. Blinken says the number of Americans left may be closer to 100. He says the U.S. would work with Afghanistan’s neighbors to secure their departure either overland or by charter flight once the Kabul airport re-opens. READ MORE: Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war Speaking shortly after the Pentagon announced the completion of the U.S. military pullout Monday, Blinken said the U.S. Embassy in Kabul will remain shuttered and vacant for the foreseeable future. He says American diplomats who had worked from the now-closed embassy will be based in Doha, Qatar. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now