Can Taliban take over Panjshir Valley?

The Taliban never managed to control Panjshir the last time they ruled Afghanistan, from 1996 to 2001, and it was the launching point for the U.S.-led invasion after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon.

Is Iran supporting Panjshir?

Pertinently, Iran had been a strong supporter of the Panjshir-based Northern Alliance led by Ahmed Shah Massoud in the 1990s, when it was fighting the Taliban. Tehran even backed the American invasion of the country in 2001 and the overthrow of the Taliban government.

What nation would you find the Panjshir Valley?

The valley is home to more than 100,000 people, including Afghanistan’s largest concentration of ethnic Tajiks….Panjshir Valley.

Is Pakistan bombing Panjshir?

Panjshir province, the last bastion of resistance forces in Afghanistan, was bombed by Pakistani Air Force drones, reports said on Sunday. Panjshir province, the last bastion of resistance forces in Afghanistan, was bombed by Pakistani Air Force drones, reports said on Sunday.

Is Pakistan near Iran?

The Iran–Pakistan border is the international border between Iran and Pakistan, demarcating Pakistan’s Balochistan province from Iran’s Sistan and Balochistan Province; it is 959 kilometres (596 miles) in length.

What is Panjshir issue?

The Panjshir conflict is an ongoing armed conflict between the formerly dominant Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, including the National Resistance Front and allied groups, and on the other side the newly dominant Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan which is controlled by the Taliban.

Could Pakistani drones hit the Panjshir Valley?

Yes, it does. In March 2015, Pakistan publicised the fact that it was using drones against militants operating in its own territory, in the North Waziristan tribal region. It used the home-made Burraq drone which can carry air-to-surface, laser-guided missiles.