US Supports Pakistan's Right to Defend Against Afghan Taliban Amid Border Clashes

The United States has expressed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself against attacks from the Afghan Taliban amid escalating border clashes. US officials conveyed condolences for lives lost and highlighted concerns over terrorist threats targeting security and commercial sites in Pakistan. The conflict intensified after Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory, which Kabul denies responsibility for harboring militants. Both sides have reported significant casualties, raising fears of broader regional instability.