Taliban Threaten To Attack U.S. Troops As May 1 Deadline For US Troop Withdrawal Passes

 

The Hill: Taliban warns of attacks on US troops after withdrawal deadline under Trump deal passes 

The Taliban warned of future attacks on U.S. troops after a withdrawal deadline that was negotiated under the Trump administration passed Saturday. 

“As withdrawal of foreign forces from #Afghanistan by agreed upon May 1st deadline has passed, this violation in principle has opened the way for [Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan] Mujahidin to take every counteraction it deems appropriate against the occupying forces,” tweeted Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. 

“The Mujahidin of IEA will now await what decision the leadership of Islamic Emirate takes in light of the sovereignty, values and higher interests of the country, and will then take action accordingly, Allah willing,” he added.  

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Update #1: Taliban issues attack warning as May 1 deadline for US troop removal passes (FOX News) Update #2: Taliban threatens to attack U.S. troops as Trump withdrawal date passes  (Axios)

 WNU Editor: The war is intensifying .... U.S. launches airstrike in response to failed Taliban rocket attack on day formal withdrawal begins (The Week).