Intelligence sources have confirmed that a commander from the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) met with Iranian intelligence services in Western Afghanistan in the past two weeks. The meeting is the first time that an ISKP commander has visited Iranian intelligence in the past 4 years in Afghanistan.
The sources said that the meeting took place in a remote province in Western Afghanistan and that the ISKP commander was accompanied by a small group of his men. The purpose of the meeting is unclear, but the sources said that it is possible that the ISKP was seeking Iranian support for an attack on U.S. allies in the region.
The meeting is a significant development, as it suggests that the ISKP is seeking to expand its operations in Afghanistan. The group has been responsible for a number of high-profile attacks in recent months, including the bombing in Kabul that killed people.
The sources said that the ISKP is likely to continue to target U.S. allies in the region and that it is possible that the group will seek Iranian support for these attacks. The meeting with Iranian intelligence is a reminder of the complex security situation in Afghanistan and of the threat posed by the ISKP.
Possible Implications of the Meeting
The meeting between the ISKP commander and Iranian intelligence services has a number of potential implications. First, it suggests that the ISKP is seeking to expand its operations in Afghanistan. The group has been active in the country for several years, but it has recently stepped up its attacks. The meeting with Iranian intelligence suggests that the ISKP is looking for new ways to support its operations.
Second, the meeting raises concerns about the possible cooperation between the ISKP and Iran. Iran has been accused of providing support to the Taliban in the past, and it is possible that the country is also providing support to the ISKP. If this is the case, it would be a significant development, as it would mean that two of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the region are working together.
The complex security situation in Afghanistan. The country is currently facing a number of challenges, including the ongoing Taliban insurgency, the rise of the ISKP, and the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The meeting between the ISKP commander and Iranian intelligence is a reminder of the challenges that Afghanistan faces, and of the need for international cooperation to address these challenges.
