Objective: to allow Kabul to counter the offensive of the Islamic Emirate (IEA), which involves more and more areas in the country. Especially in view of the international exit.
IS claims the attack: part of the Answer the Call campaign. Objective: to make propaganda and gain visibility to regain weight on the Taliban engaged in Doha and in the offensive in half the country.
Commando bursts into the complex and starts firing on people. It is still barricaded inside where there is also an Iranian delegation. The Taliban deny involvement. Eyes on Isis-Haqqani Network.
He was number 2 of the group in the Indian sub-continent and a close confidant of Zawahiri. It is a warning to the Taliban and a response to the IEA complaints on Doha.
ISKP, taking advantage of the alliance with the Haqqani Network, launches attacks against the Islamic Emirate in Nangarhar and Kunar. It also stars recruiting disgrutled jihadists.
Daesh, that relinquishes the leadership to the local group, will provide technology and work force. The latter, relations and logistical support in FATA. Objective: to survive the "new" Taliban.
Two other Islamic State facilitators on the US blacklist: Faruq Hamud and Adnan al-Rawi. This could be a relative of Fawaz: Daesh’s "Finance minister", killed by Inherent Resolve in Syria.
The TFTC blacklisted 6 entities and individuals, responsible for transferring funds to Daesh in Syria and Afghanistan. Objective: to reduce the Islamic State operational capacity.
Turkey and Pakistan close the borders with Tehran to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while Afghanistan blocks flights and group travels. Iraq fights fake news and jackals.