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.