 Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has described the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as tragic, dangerous and unnecessary in his first statement since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. He said the decision was made in obedience to an imbecilic slogan about ending the forever wars. Blair led the UK when it invaded the country alongside the US in 2001 following the September 11 attacks. He said the exit of Allied forces would have the Jihadist group cheering.