Afghanistan- US intelligence agencies warn of Taliban 'takeover' of Afganistan

(MENAFN - Khaama Press) Image Source: Social Media US spy and intelligence agencies have warned the Biden administration that the Taliban could take over most of Afghanistan within two-three years if U.S troops leave before the power-sharing deal. New York Times reported. According to New York Times, such overrun and takeover would potentially allow the Al-Qaeda group to rebuild and remerge in the country. US officials who favor keeping American troops in Afghanistan are Using intelligence reports to argue that troops must remain beyond the May 1st deadline The report comes as the US-Taliban deal continuous to be under the review of the Biden administration, which also includes American military withdrawal from Afghanistan. This classified intelligence assessment was prepared last year when former President Trump was in the office. Earlier, President Joe Biden said in a White House news conference that it would be extremely hard to comply with the May 1st deadline which also requires the withdrawal of 7,000 NATO forces. On the other hand, Taliban on Friday said that the group will resume attacks on foreign troops if the Doha deal is violated.MENAFN27032021000228011069ID1101818930