Heedless of Taliban’s rage, Biden vows more attacks in Afghanistan
American President Joe Biden vows to stage more attacks on the Afghan soil, despite the Taliban’s condemnation of an earlier such strike, which came amid Washington’s supposed commitment to full withdrawal.
Speaking on Saturday, Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid lashed out at Washington over the drone strike that targeted the vicinity of the Kabul International Airport earlier in the day in Nangarhar Province, an eastern area that borders Pakistan.
The drone assault reportedly sought to target the Takfiri terrorist group of Daesh that had bombed the terminal’s proximity on Thursday, reportedly killing 13 American “service members” amid at least 175 other people.
Mujahid called the UAV operation a “clear attack on Afghan territory.”
Biden, nevertheless, made no bones about the US’s intention to repeat such attacks.
“Our commanders informed me that an attack is highly likely in the next 24-36 hours. I directed them to take every possible measure to prioritize force protection,” he said in a statement.
Back in April, the US announced a pending complete pullout from the Central Asian country following some two decades of occupation.
The withdrawal contributed to the Taliban’s efforts to renew their rule over Afghanistan that eventually came true following months of intense countrywide offensives earlier in August.
Despite pledging to take its forces out, the US has been maintaining an exceptionally tight grip over the Kabul airport.
Credible reports have verified that the US has been exercising such controls over the terminal that has prevented thousands of Afghans, even those who have established themselves as Washington’s allies, from leaving Afghanistan.
Mujahid, however, vowed that the Taliban were expected to take full control of the airport “very shortly”-- raising the prospect of fresh clashes between the militants and the American troops, Reuters reported.
US Senate rejects bids to halt military sales to Israel
US vetoes UN resolution calling for 'permanent' ceasefire in Gaza
Hamas: ‘Sanctions reveal US support for Israel, its crimes’
American voters plainly rejected complicity in Gaza genocide: Iran FM spox
ICC should issue more arrest warrants for Israeli authorities over Gaza genocide: UN expert
Israel using AI weapons co-produced by India in Gaza genocide: Report
Israel issues new evacuation orders, shortly launches strikes on southern Lebanon
VIDEO | Press TV's news headlines
From Iraq to Gaza: The great disconnect between British people and rulers
Syria condemns Israel's killing of 36 in 'horrific' strike on Palmyra
Iran rejects UN human rights resolution as politically-motivated, unjustified
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
