Afghan Generals: Al-Qaida Reemerging as Global Threat

Fighters from al-Qaida's Syrian affiliate Al-Nusra Front drive in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo flying Islamist flags as they head to a frontline. (Getty Images)

By    |   Wednesday, 17 July 2024 10:50 AM EDT ET

The global threat of al-Qaida has returned, thanks to Iranian backing and operations in Afghanistan, a report composed by a group comprised of former Afghan military and civilian officials claim.

Led by Afghan Lt. Gen. Sami Sadat and Afghan Brig. Gen. Khoshal Sadat, who have close past connections to U.S. and NATO intelligence services, the Afghanistan United Front maintains sources on the ground that provide it with continuous information.

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