ISLAMABAD: In a sharp escalation of transatlantic security concerns, the United States has signaled intentions for large-scale aerial bombardments inside Afghanistan following a brazen shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, allegedly ambushed the troops during a routine patrol, leaving them in critical condition. Officials confirmed Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under the Biden-era Operation Allies Welcome program for Afghan evacuees.
President Donald Trump condemned the incident as an “act of evil and terror,” vowing swift retribution against those harboring threats from Afghan soil. FBI Director has claimed that the attacker was in direct contact with the terror group in Afghanistan.
The attack, occurring blocks from key government buildings, has ignited fierce debate over immigration vetting from conflict zones. In immediate response, US Citizenship and Immigration Services halted all Afghan immigration processing indefinitely, pending rigorous security reviews.
Analysts warn that potential strikes could target Taliban strongholds suspected of aiding cross-border militants. This development strains fragile US-Afghan relations, raising fears of broader regional instability. Pakistani officials, monitoring the border, urge diplomatic channels to avert spillover effects into South Asia.
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