Mohseni’s Explicit Criticism of the U.S. Military Presence; “Security Is Either for Everyone or for No One.” Baqer Mohseni, a political activist, in a recent note described the U.S. military presence in Persian Gulf countries as a “direct factor of instability” in the region. He believes that American bases have not only failed to create
Taliban: Pakistani Surveillance Drone Shot Down in Nangarhar; The Taliban Ministry of Defense announced that today at 3:30 p.m., an unmanned aircraft belonging to the Pakistan Army was shot down at Nangarhar airfield. The Taliban added that the drone was targeted and destroyed while unlawfully entering Afghanistan’s airspace and conducting espionage and reconnaissance activities. In
Taliban Airstrikes and Renewed Escalation of Fighting in Torkham. As heavy clashes resumed at the Torkham border crossing on Saturday, the Taliban Ministry of Defense announced that it had carried out “airstrikes” against several military centers in various Pakistani cities. According to the Taliban border police spokesperson, fighting in Torkham continued with the use of
Pakistani Sources: Several Border Posts Seized Inside Afghanistan. According to published reports, Pakistani forces have entered areas inside Afghan territory along the shared border between the two countries. Pakistani sources claim that these forces seized several border posts, lowered the Taliban flag, and raised the Pakistani flag in its place. So far, Taliban authorities have
Powerful Explosion in Kunduz. Local sources say that at approximately 7:00 p.m. local time today, a powerful explosion occurred on Azadi Road in Kunduz city. The target of the blast was reported to be a Toyota Corolla 2000 model vehicle. The vehicle is said to have belonged to Taliban intelligence. Several personnel from that department
Sources: With the Official Declaration of War Between Pakistan and the Taliban, the Conflict Has Entered a New Phase. Amid an unprecedented escalation of tensions, the Taliban spokesperson announced that Pakistani fighter jets bombed at least five Afghan provinces on Friday. According to him, areas in the provinces of Paktika, Paktia, Khost, Kunar, and other
Kabul Rocked by Successive Explosions and Pakistani Fighter Jets. In recent hours, Kabul has witnessed successive explosions and the presence of Pakistani fighter aircraft overhead. According to local sources, the Makrorayan, Qasaba, and Darulaman districts were targeted in airstrikes.Explosions were heard in several parts of the city. Residents report widespread panic and severe security tension.The
Afghan Skies Under Fire; Pakistan’s Strikes Catch Taliban Off Guard. Local sources report intense and unprecedented Pakistani military strikes on Taliban positions in several Afghan provinces. According to these sources, Pakistani fighter jets and artillery units targeted multiple Taliban centers and bases in recent hours. Residents say the sound of repeated explosions and low-flying aircraft
Fresh Border Clash Between Taliban and Pakistani Forces in Dand Patan, Paktia. Local sources have reported that a new and dangerous confrontation has erupted between Taliban forces and Pakistani military personnel in Dand Patan district of Paktia province. According to the sources, the clash began after noon on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the border
Deadly Clashes Between Taliban and Pakistan Army at Nangarhar Border; Reports Indicate Escalating Attacks. Local sources report that Taliban border forces and Pakistani military personnel engaged in armed clashes on Tuesday afternoon, 24 February 2026, in the Shakot area of Nazian district, Nangarhar province, along the so-called Durand Line. The confrontation began at approximately 4:00
