The Taliban are again in control of Afghanistan roughly 25 years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, with some forces seen operating in and around Kabul. CBS News reports Taliban personnel patrolling Kabul using American armored vehicles and wearing U.S. tactical gear while carrying American weapons.
The outlets describe the return as occurring with major changes from the earlier Taliban era, particularly in the role of U.S.-linked military capabilities. In this framing, the Taliban’s current operation is shaped not only by their governance position but also by the presence and availability of equipment associated with U.S. forces. Yahoo News and CBS News both present the same broad development: the Taliban rule Afghanistan again, while American military firepower and equipment appear to be part of the environment in which they operate.
While the specific details emphasized by each source differ, both accounts focus on the juxtaposition of the Taliban’s reestablished authority and the continued visibility of U.S.-origin military assets.
