Kenneth McKenzie, the former CENTCOM commander, has said that while the Taliban currently shows no inclination to attack America, they have provided sanctuary to groups that are intent on targeting the country and its forces.

This retired US General stressed that he considers the Taliban a terrorist organisation.

General McKenzie, on Tuesday, provided explanations during a hearing of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee on the manner of America's withdrawal from Afghanistan.

McKenzie emphasised that the empowerment of ISIS and Al-Qaeda should be America's primary concern regarding Afghanistan and urged vigilance over the country for this reason.

Taliban officials have stated they will not allow any group to use Afghan soil to launch attacks. However, they have refused to crack down on Al-Qaeda and other militant groups in Afghanistan.

The former CENTCOM commander mentioned that the Taliban's policies, particularly their severe violation of human rights, will not alter America's perspective on Afghanistan under Taliban rule in the coming decades.