Pentagon: Multiple Terrorist Groups Active in Afghanistan

TarzPress

29 August 2024

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The Pentagon, or the U.S. Department of Defense, has announced that several terrorist groups are active in Afghanistan, and the U.S. is closely monitoring the situation to prevent the spread of terrorism in the region.

Tarz Press: Patrick Ryder, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Defense, made these remarks on Thursday, August 29, during a press conference in the United States, emphasizing that multiple terrorist groups are currently active in Afghanistan. He also stated that the U.S. would continue to cooperate with regional countries to protect national security and prevent the expansion of terrorism. While Ryder did not specify the names of these terrorist groups in Afghanistan, the U.S. has previously frequently mentioned the presence of ISIS and al-Qaeda in the country.

The Pentagon spokesperson reiterated during the press conference that Washington is carefully monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and the region to prevent potential threats and the spread of terrorism.