Taliban's Recognition Tied to Inclusive Government Formation, States Moscow

On Saturday night, NRF forces initiated an attack in Kabul's 6th police security district, eliminating two Taliban operatives.

Further actions in Herat and Kabul led to the deaths of four more Taliban members, with an additional three wounded.

The NRF confirmed that these operations did not cause any civilian casualties or harm to their own personnel.

According to the NRF, the individuals targeted were actively harassing local populations.

The front stated that these two Taliban fighters were members of the Taliban border brigade.

In a statement, the NRF said that in this attack, no harm came to civilians or its own forces.

Taliban officials have not commented on this matter.

The front reported no casualties among its forces in this operation.

Taliban officials have not yet commented on the matter.

However, the NRF, led by Ahmad Massoud, stated, "We carry out targeted operations in various areas of Afghanistan to eliminate the oppression and crimes of the terrorist Taliban group."

In another statement, the front called on all anti-Taliban forces to unite and rise against the group.

Majid Mirahmadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Interior, highlighted that routes used for human and arms trafficking, including the Afghanistan border, are a priority according to this plan.

According to Iranian media reports, Mirahmadi emphasised that border obstruction entails a comprehensive plan implemented in several layers, including fences, walls, and intelligent border control systems.

He mentioned that Raisi has endorsed the border obstruction plan and has instructed the armed forces to commence the process within five years with this budget.

This Iranian interior ministry official stated that Iran is fortifying its borders to enhance security and deter human and arms trafficking.

Mirahmadi pointed out that more than USD 20 billion worth of smuggled goods enter or leave Iran annually.

He stressed that addressing drug trafficking and insecurities in Iran can all be tackled through fundamental investment in border security measures.

In a statement, the council urged for an extensive and definitive resistance against the Taliban, involving all political, military, and civilian sectors of Afghan society.

Highlighting the Taliban's refusal to engage in meaningful dialogue to resolve Afghanistan's crises, the council criticised the group for its focus on a small, ethnically and ideologically homogenous faction, disregarding the broader Afghan populace.

In a statement, the National Resistance Council outlined its commitment to exploring all methods of resistance, depending solely on divine support and the resilience of the Afghan people.

Moreover, the council has called on the international community and neighbouring countries to hear the plight of the Afghan people rather than continuing their unilateral support for the Taliban regime. It strongly advised against any engagement with or support for the current rulers of Afghanistan.

The council also cautioned that any agreements made with the Taliban regarding the exploitation of Afghanistan's natural resources are both illegitimate and illegal, calling such actions as plunder.

Reflecting on the historical significance of the Mujahideen's victory over the Soviet forces, the council acknowledged this monumental triumph while also noting the painful and instructive events that followed.

The National Resistance Council for the Salvation of Afghanistan comprises veteran leaders of the anti-Soviet Jihad, former government officials, and leaders of significant Afghan political parties. Established abroad after the Taliban's takeover, its influential members, including Marshal Abdul Rashid Dostum, Atta Mohammad Noor, Mohammad Mohaqiq, Abdul Rab Rasul Sayyaf, and Sarwar Danish, continue their activities from outside Afghanistan.