Anti-Taliban Leader Flips Script on Biden - Issues Chilling Warning
Ahmad Massoud, a key figure in Afghanistan's National Resistance Front and son of the renowned leader Ahmad Shah Massoud, has issued a serious warning to the United States regarding the escalating threat of terrorism.
In an exclusive interview with the U.K.'s Daily Mail, Massoud emphasized that the risk of attacks on U.S. or European soil is not a matter of if, but when, as radical extremists view these regions as prime targets.
The legacy of Massoud's father, known as the "Lion of Panjshir," who was assassinated by Al Qaeda just before 9/11, underscores the gravity of his message. Ahmad Massoud has taken on his father's mantle, actively combating radical Islam and the resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
In his recently released memoir, "In the Name of My Father," Massoud highlights the dangerous vacuum created by the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
This vacuum has been exploited by extremist elements, heightening the risk of terrorist attacks not only in the U.S. but also in Europe. Massoud views the withdrawal as a critical turning point, signaling increased vulnerability to terrorism.
The withdrawal of U.S. forces, following an agreement between the Trump administration and the Taliban in February 2020, and the subsequent collapse of Afghan National Security Forces, set the stage for the Taliban's rapid takeover of Kabul in August 2021.
Massoud's memoir chronicles his lifelong struggle for freedom in Afghanistan and serves as a stark warning to world leaders about the repercussions of neglecting the country's plight.
Massoud's concerns are echoed by others, including UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who warned about the rise of radical extremism due to political correctness and ignorance about the Middle East.
Massoud urges President Biden to reassess U.S. policy towards Afghanistan, cautioning that failure to do so could have dire consequences for regional and global security. Despite facing challenges, Massoud remains resolute in his mission to resist Taliban rule and restore peace to Afghanistan.