The Afghan Taliban has refused to return the military equipment left behind by US forces during their withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. According to an anonymous source, relations between Kabul and the Trump administration remain unstable. The source suggested that instead of reclaiming the abandoned weapons, the US should consider providing the Taliban with more advanced weaponry to help fight against ISIS-K.
Afghan Taliban Member Freed in Exchange for Two Americans
The United States has released an Afghan individual convicted of drug smuggling and terrorism charges in exchange for two Americans detained in Afghanistan. Afghan officials confirmed that the individual, Khan Mohammad, was freed after serving a life sentence in the US. The Taliban confirmed the release of two Americans but did not disclose their identities.
