SECURITY — March 18, 2026
Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi Urges Diplomats to Convey Position on Afghanistan Situation
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi urged diplomats abroad to explain the group's stance on Afghanistan's situation while condemning recent Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul. The strikes targeted disputed sites including a claimed treatment center and munitions depot, with unverified Taliban casualty figures of 400 killed and 250 wounded amid Pakistani denials.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
Amir Khan Muttaqi, Taliban Foreign Minister, held a virtual meeting with overseas Taliban diplomats and consuls, urging them to convey the group's position on the current situation in Afghanistan to the world.
In the meeting, Muttaqi strongly condemned recent Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul, describing them as a clear violation of humanitarian principles. The strikes occurred Monday night, when Pakistani fighter jets targeted various sections of the city, including a Taliban Ministry of Defense munitions depot in district 8 that caused prolonged fire and smoke.
Taliban officials claimed a drug addicts' treatment center was also targeted, reporting at least 400 people killed and 250 wounded, figures that have not been independently verified. Pakistan denied targeting the center, stating the strikes hit nearby ammunition depots and accusing the Taliban of setting the facility ablaze themselves, a claim the Taliban rejects.
These conflicting accounts leave questions about the precise targets and the cause of reported casualties. The incident follows 21 days of clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border between Pakistani forces and the Taliban, raising concerns over escalating violence and its civilian impact.
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Reliability assessment
Single source (Amu TV) provides direct, on-record attribution to named official Amir Khan Muttaqi with concrete details (virtual meeting, specific condemnation); reports airstrikes with locations (Kabul district 8, treatment center), timing (Monday night), and both Taliban and Pakistani positions, confirming core event of military action despite target disputes.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Afghanistan FM Condemns Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Drug Centre — Afghanistan will defend its territory ... and representatives of international organisations, Muttaqi said <strong>Afghans seek peace but will respond firmly to aggression</strong>....
Muttaqi also referred to the wider ... to prevent the expansion of war in the region. · He concluded by urging diplomats to <strong>convey Afghanistan's position to their capitals</strong>, saying the government would take every necessary measure to defend its territory, sovereignty and ...
"He strongly condemned the brutal attack and called it a clear violation of humanitarian principles. <strong>Muttaqi encouraged the officials of all delegations to convey the position of the Islamic Emirate regarding the latest situation in the country to the international community</strong>," read a statement ...
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