Mujahid Confirms Taliban's Cooperation With Foreign Countries In Fight Against ISIS

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed that the group is cooperating with some foreign countries in the fight against ISIS-K.

"We are cooperating with some countries and sometimes we share information with them," Mujahid added.

According to AFP, a 2023 UN Security Council report stated that the Taliban has secretly asked for intelligence and logistical support to counter ISIS.

According to the report, the Taliban has presented themselves as "a counter-terrorism partner". Following the withdrawal of US-led forces from Afghanistan, the Taliban has declared security as their highest priority.

Despite the possession of military equipment left over from the United States, analysts are sceptical of the Taliban's ability to fully counter ISIS due to information technology limitations.

American analyst Aaron Zelin has emphasised that between March 2023 and March 2024, ISIS was able to plan 21 international attacks in nine countries, indicating an increase in the group's threats compared to the previous year.

In recent months, ISIS has claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in Afghanistan, Russia and Iran.

General Michael Kurilla, the commander of US forces in the Middle East, has also warned that ISIS in Afghanistan could target US and other Western interests.