How ISIS-K killed Americans, beat the Taliban, and massacred 140 people in Moscow
ISIS-Khorasan (ISKP) has significantly grown in strength and global reach since the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, posing a serious threat.
- Bilawal Riaz
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Former American, Afghan, and European intelligence officials report that the terrorist group ISIS-Khorasan (ISKP) has significantly grown in strength and global reach from Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. The group, responsible for the Kabul airport attack, has become the most capable ISIS branch, posing a potential global ISIS resurgence. ISKP has exploited Taliban weaknesses and increased its ranks to 4,000-6,000 members from various countries. Led by Sananullah Ghafari, ISKP aims to establish a global caliphate and has conducted attacks in Afghanistan and neighboring countries. Through sophisticated online recruitment and propaganda efforts, ISKP targets young Afghans and international fighters. The group’s media arm, Al-Azaim Media, operates in multiple languages and produces extensive content. Ghafari has replaced ISKP’s leadership, prompting the U.S. State Department to offer a $10 million reward for his capture. The recent Moscow attack is part of ISKP’s strategy to gain prominence globally.