Rubio: Taliban Holds More American Hostages Than Reported

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised alarms regarding the possibility that the Taliban is holding more American hostages than previously reported, threatening to place a substantial bounty on the group's top leaders if this is confirmed. Rubio's comments follow the recent release of American hostages Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty, but the fate of other Americans, including George Glezmann and Mahmood Habibi, remains uncertain. Critics suggest the Biden administration may have been aware of the higher hostage numbers but did not disclose this information publicly. Rubio's statements have sparked discussions about the treatment of American hostages and the adequacy of current U.S. government efforts for their release. Glezmann, who is reportedly in poor health while detained, has become a focal point of concern amid claims of neglect from the Biden administration. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between U.S. officials and the Taliban regarding hostage diplomacy and accountability.