US general accuses Russia, Iran of boosting Taliban in Afghanistan

[saiyan0321]

The top commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan denounced Russia and Iran during a Pentagon briefing Friday, charging the two nations were “legitimizing” the Taliban inside Afghanistan.

“Russia has overtly lent legitimacy to the Taliban,” Gen. John W. Nicholson told reporters. “This public legitimacy that Russia lends to the Taliban is not based on fact, but it is used as a way to essentially undermine the Afghan government and the NATO effort … so it’s not helpful.”

“Shifting to Iran, you have a similar situation. There have been linkages between the Iranians and the Taliban,” said Nicholson.

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Referring to Russia, the general explained, “There is a competition with NATO.” He added, “We would like to see a change in their behavior.”

Nicholson also said Pakistan, a longtime U.S. ally, was lending support to the Taliban, which has launched a string of deadly attacks in the past week.

He also said the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was holding five Americans hostage. The State Dept designated Haqqani a terrorist organization in 2012.

Taliban forces recently killed 23 civilian across Nash district, Kandahar Province, Afghan police official Gen. Abdul Raziq said Friday. He said 29 Taliban fighters and six Afghan security servicemen had been killed in battles in the district.

Earlier, Taliban fighters killed four border police in an ambush in the southern province of Zabul. Bismullah Afghanmal, the provincial governor of Zabul, said the police were ambushed while on a foot patrol in a mountainous area. He said several Taliban also were killed in Sunday's clash, but had no additional details.

Two U.S. service members in Afghanistan died while fighting the Taliban in early November. Since early October, 11 Americans have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/1...sia-iran-boosting-taliban-in-afghanistan.html

Its always Iran, pakistan or Russia but never themselves.

@pakistani342

 

[Kakaspai]

its funny now they are crying that Russia is legitimizing Taliban in Afghanistan

 

[pakistani342]

The top commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan denounced Russia and Iran during a Pentagon briefing Friday, charging the two nations were “legitimizing” the Taliban inside Afghanistan.

“Russia has overtly lent legitimacy to the Taliban,” Gen. John W. Nicholson told reporters. “This public legitimacy that Russia lends to the Taliban is not based on fact, but it is used as a way to essentially undermine the Afghan government and the NATO effort … so it’s not helpful.”

“Shifting to Iran, you have a similar situation. There have been linkages between the Iranians and the Taliban,” said Nicholson.

US EMBASSY IN AFGHANISTAN CLOSES AFTER ATTACKS

Referring to Russia, the general explained, “There is a competition with NATO.” He added, “We would like to see a change in their behavior.”

Nicholson also said Pakistan, a longtime U.S. ally, was lending support to the Taliban, which has launched a string of deadly attacks in the past week.

He also said the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was holding five Americans hostage. The State Dept designated Haqqani a terrorist organization in 2012.

Taliban forces recently killed 23 civilian across Nash district, Kandahar Province, Afghan police official Gen. Abdul Raziq said Friday. He said 29 Taliban fighters and six Afghan security servicemen had been killed in battles in the district.

Earlier, Taliban fighters killed four border police in an ambush in the southern province of Zabul. Bismullah Afghanmal, the provincial governor of Zabul, said the police were ambushed while on a foot patrol in a mountainous area. He said several Taliban also were killed in Sunday's clash, but had no additional details.

Two U.S. service members in Afghanistan died while fighting the Taliban in early November. Since early October, 11 Americans have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/1...sia-iran-boosting-taliban-in-afghanistan.html

Its always Iran, pakistan or Russia but never themselves.

@pakistani342

There is a lot going in Afghanistan. The primary problem is that the Afghan Government has failed -- nature abhors a vacuum -- everyone is trying to fill it.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

we have a patent for giving support to taliban

 

[EAK]

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[Rasengan]

@A-Team...why are you quite....where is your big mouth....why aren't you blaming the Russians and Iranians. This is good news now we can rip your government apart and make a new order in Afghanistan that will be pro-Pakistan. Soon you will be a refugee in your own country

 

[WaLeEdK2]

The US has literally gone bat shit crazy lmao . They have no say in Afghanistan what so ever. Clean up your mess in the ME and control those moderate head choppers of yours.

 

[nangyale]

The top commander of U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan denounced Russia and Iran during a Pentagon briefing Friday, charging the two nations were “legitimizing” the Taliban inside Afghanistan.

“Russia has overtly lent legitimacy to the Taliban,” Gen. John W. Nicholson told reporters. “This public legitimacy that Russia lends to the Taliban is not based on fact, but it is used as a way to essentially undermine the Afghan government and the NATO effort … so it’s not helpful.”

“Shifting to Iran, you have a similar situation. There have been linkages between the Iranians and the Taliban,” said Nicholson.

US EMBASSY IN AFGHANISTAN CLOSES AFTER ATTACKS

Referring to Russia, the general explained, “There is a competition with NATO.” He added, “We would like to see a change in their behavior.”

Nicholson also said Pakistan, a longtime U.S. ally, was lending support to the Taliban, which has launched a string of deadly attacks in the past week.

He also said the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network was holding five Americans hostage. The State Dept designated Haqqani a terrorist organization in 2012.

Taliban forces recently killed 23 civilian across Nash district, Kandahar Province, Afghan police official Gen. Abdul Raziq said Friday. He said 29 Taliban fighters and six Afghan security servicemen had been killed in battles in the district.

Earlier, Taliban fighters killed four border police in an ambush in the southern province of Zabul. Bismullah Afghanmal, the provincial governor of Zabul, said the police were ambushed while on a foot patrol in a mountainous area. He said several Taliban also were killed in Sunday's clash, but had no additional details.

Two U.S. service members in Afghanistan died while fighting the Taliban in early November. Since early October, 11 Americans have been killed in combat in Afghanistan.

Fox News’ Lucas Tomlinson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/1...sia-iran-boosting-taliban-in-afghanistan.html

Its always Iran, pakistan or Russia but never themselves.

@pakistani342

I don't understand what the General is complaining about.
They have allowed Taliban representative office in Doha and have held meetings with them there.
There is no Taliban office in Russia, Iran or Pakistan.

 

[Khanate]

Utterly delusional.

US has been in Afghanistan for over 15 years now and the only reason it hasn't succeeded is because of Iran, Pakistan and Russia? It has nothing to do with the failures of Afghan governance and the massive corruption? At what point does the Government of Afghanistan takes responsibility for anything?

This is turning into Vietnam war all over again: South is never wrong, bad China and USSR.

 

[friendly_troll96]

No mention of Pakistan?!
Disappointed!!!

 

[Kambojaric]

What about Qatar (your ally) where there embassy is based, and where coincidentally your air base is as well? Either way interesting how Kabul is always going bonkers about Pakistani support to Taliban when its obvious support for the group is coming from all corners. When was the last time Ghani went on camera denouncing Qatar for legitimizing the Taliban. Or Iran for that matter through which it is seeking access to India.

 

[Cadillac]

@A-Team...why are you quite....where is your big mouth....why aren't you blaming the Russians and Iranians. This is good news now we can rip your government apart and make a new order in Afghanistan that will be pro-Pakistan. Soon you will be a refugee in your own country

You can rip nothing with that big and lousy trap of yours ****.

I would take the Iranian role more serious for practical reasons than Russia's rhetoric. The Iranians "linkages" can only be tactical and would not cross certain lines.

Russia can practically not do much and what it is doing is merely hoodwinking Pakistan as it is wobbles towards abyss.

 

[Hiptullha]

You can rip nothing with that big and lousy trap of yours ****.
.

According to you people, we've ripped apart your government multiple times. The modern Afghan government consisting of drug lord and Jihadis is testament to this.

The Iranians "linkages" can only be tactical and would not cross certain lines.

They're already meeting up with Taliban delegates, probably discussing how they'll manage relations when Afghanistan's corrupt government is overthrown and you people flee the country like rats from a sinking ship. What line do you want them to cross before you start getting worried?

Russia can practically not do much

They could be a potential counterweight to NATO and US.

hoodwinking Pakistan as it is wobbles towards abyss.

The US are blowing up your hospitals and drone bombing drugged-up Afghan troops, while whispering sweet nothings about stability and growth in your president's ear. That's called hoodwinking.

 

[Cadillac]

According to us people you have ripped us apart and multiple times? No Napaki that is not true.

A **** talking of corroption of the Afghan government is absolutely an irony. Your prime minster is more of a crook than any other person at the helm of any government who are you joking idiot? Majority of other **** officials are idiots of the same caliber.

Your also emphatically incorrect on Russia as counter weight and the US bombing of hospital was inadvertent.

The only Russian counter weighing is hoodwinking pakis to frustrate the U.S and international efforts in Afghanistan but even that could be far cry.

 

[Hiptullha]

According to us people you have ripped us apart and multiple times? No Napaki that is not true.

Of course. Whenever your government officials go to the West, the first thing they do is whine to Western officials about Pakistanis tearing apart their already torn-state. It's become an Afghan tradition, similar to Bacha Baazi and smoking Hash to whine to the nearest foreigner about evil Pakistan destroying your state and impregnating your wife.

A **** talking of corroption of the Afghan government is absolutely an irony. Your prime minster is more of a crook than any other person at the helm of any government who are you joking idiot? Majority of other **** officials are idiots of the same caliber.

I won't deny our PM is corrupt, but even being the corrupt ganju he is, he's managed to carry out several billion dollar development and infrastructure programs. Your rulers have managed to somehow steal money from you destitute, illiterate schmucks and despite receiving billions in military tech, have barely done anything to stem the Afghan insurgency.

Your also emphatically incorrect on Russia as counter weight

How so?

US bombing of hospital was inadvertent.

Lmao, whatever you say. You can let them blow you people up all day long on the pretense of every casualty being an unfortunate accident. I can't be bothered to care about Afghan lives when shameless Afghans like you disregard them in such a way.

The only Russian counter weighing is hoodwinking pakis to frustrate the U.S and international efforts in Afghanistan but even that could be far cry.

I was going to ask if you were high, but I remembered you're an Afghan.