UN Security Council Alarmed by Rising ISIS-K Threats

During a recent UN Security Council meeting, officials expressed deep concern over the threat posed by ISIS-Khorasan (IS-K) in Afghanistan and its potential to conduct attacks globally. U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea highlighted the group's capabilities for plotting attacks and sustaining recruitment, particularly in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that leftover American weapons from NATO's withdrawal have enabled ISIS-K's resurgence, emphasizing the need for better international oversight of arms distribution. UN Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov warned of IS-K's recruitment efforts in Central Asia and its operational reach extending to Europe. In contrast, the Taliban's spokesman claimed that ISIS-K has been significantly suppressed and poses no threat from Afghan territory. The situation calls for coordinated global action to mitigate the risks associated with ISIS-K and other terrorist groups.