Air strike? American General has two words for the Taliban after the victory in Afghanistan

The Taliban have taken over dozens of districts by government forces in recent weeks, raising concerns that the Western-backed government and security forces could be severely damaged, as international forces, led by the United States, end the withdrawal process on 11 September.

American General Austin Miller said at a media conference in Kabul that he informed the Taliban that air strikes are related to the actions of the militant group.

The way to prevent American air raids is as I told the Taliban to stop operations and air strikes as we leave. I still have authorities to support and protect Afghan security forces, just like our” forces, Miller said.

His comments have prompted warning from the Taliban, as their spokesman, Zabiullah Mujahed, has told Radio Free Europe that US forces “have no right to bomb Afghanistan after the month of May”.

He has referred to 1 May, the deadline set by the last US administration, to evacuate American forces from Afghanistan.

If they bomb, we face dangerous consequences. Then they will be responsible for launching war”, Mujahed said.

The fighting rate has increased throughout Afghanistan since May, when the American Army has begun withdrawing its troops.

The Pentagon estimates the Taliban now control 81 out of 419 state district centres.

Afghan security forces have launched offensive to gain control of areas now controlling the Taliban.

United States-led forces have ousted the Taliban from power in October 2001.

The Taliban have been sheltering that world Osama Bin Laden and other al-Qaeda figures linked to the September 11 attacks that year in the United States.

US President Joe Biden has said that American attraction is now reasonable, since American forces have made sure Afghanistan will no longer become the basis for foreign jihadists to carry out anti-Western plots. / REL