A senior commander of the Interim Afghan Government, Maulvi Amanuddin Mansoor, has claimed that he and his forces could capture Tajikistan if given the green light.

Mansoor, the commander of the Taliban’s 217 Umari Corps, made this assertion during a gathering in Badakhshan’s Ashkasham district.

During his speech, he also ridiculed Tajiks and dismissed Russia’s involvement in Ukraine as an obstacle to such an operation.

This statement highlights the Taliban’s expansionist ambitions and exposes their lack of concern for regional peace and stability.

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Mansoor’s remarks come at a time when Taliban leaders have issued direct threats against neighbouring countries, raising serious concerns about their long-term objectives and growing influence in the region.

Despite previously advocating for a non-interventionist approach, the Taliban regime now appears to be directly threatening its neighbouring states. The commander’s claim signals that their expansionist mindset has extended beyond Afghan borders.

Reports suggest that the Taliban’s newfound confidence stems from the Doha Agreement, which granted them international legitimacy without clear accountability.

Since then, the group has intensified its aggressive rhetoric and military posturing, heightening global concerns over their true intentions.

If the Taliban fails to restrain its own factions from making war threats, it raises a critical question: How can such a regime be trusted when it poses a serious security risk to the international community?

By prioritising military conquests over governance and economic recovery, the Taliban government is reinforcing fears that it is more focused on territorial dominance than on fostering long-term regional stability.