Taliban ministers issued a forceful warning to the United States and its allies, saying they will not allow foreign powers to return to Afghanistan.
In a speech they declared with certainty that Russia, America and their partners "will not come to Afghanistan" and called former U.S. president Donald Trump "zero." The ministers said those who came previously to fight in Afghanistan already know "what Afghans will do," and warned that any threat to Afghanistan’s security will be met with an even harsher response.
The ministers swore by God that if Afghanistan’s safety and peace are endangered, "America will not be safe" and neighboring countries likewise will face instability. They framed their rhetoric as both a readiness to sacrifice for their faith and a categorical refusal to cede even "an inch" of Afghan land.
At the same time, they dismissed some of the statements as bluster intended to attract attention, but insisted that if action is taken, history will record the consequences.