Afghanistan, fourth ISKP bomb attack on a place of worship in 2 weeks
The former ISIS jihadists want to discredit the Taliban and "punish" the Shiite infidels. Furthermore, the timing confirms that they will keep pressing the Islamic Emirate.
Afghanistan, the US equips the ANDF to react to the Taliban
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.