Taliban Warns Biden Admin. To Not Extend Withdrawal Deadline

The Taliban has warned the Biden administration to not extend the deadline to withdraw U.S. forces from Afghanistan while Americans remain stranded in the country. The White House has been scrambling to get a grip on the crisis with the Taliban continuing to apply pressure to the situation.

While speaking to Sky News on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the Taliban, Suhail Shahee, said August 31 is a “red line.” He directly told Joe Biden to not extend the deadline.

“It’s a red line,” Shahee stated. “President Biden announced that on August 31 they would withdraw all their military forces, so if they extend it that means they are extending occupation while there is no need for that.”

The Taliban spokesperson then issued a stern warning to the U.S. by suggesting a reaction will be provoked if it fails to withdraw by the end of the month.