Marco Rubio Designates Afghanistan as State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of employing terrorist tactics against American citizens. This designation marks a significant escalation in U.S. diplomatic pressure on the regime, signaling that the administration views the current leadership as a direct threat to American safety abroad. The move underscores the administration's commitment to holding non-state actors accountable for attacks on U.S. personnel and citizens.