ISIS-K has campaigned against the Taliban and is reportedly responsible for terrorist attacks against Russia and Iran. In addition, ISIS and ISIS-K have provided a pretext for US forces to stay in Syria and Iraq.
It is as if ISIS-K did not exist, folks in Washington would have to create it . . .
What is the real relationship between ISIS-K and the US government?
Are alleged attempts to target ISIS-K modeled after so-called poppy-eradication programs during the US occupation of Afghanistan?
2006: Despite eradication efforts of the US-backed government, opium production is soaring, and the Taliban is benefiting.
2023: The Taliban’s successful repeat of the 2000-2001 eradication of poppy production is harming Afghans.