The US has issued two ominous new warnings. One is aimed at the West, and the other at the terrorists behind yesterday’s attack in Kabul.
Warning: Distressing images
American national security officials have warned President Joe Biden that “another terror attack in Kabul is likely” in the wake of Thursday’s bombing, which killed 13 members of the US military and more than 170 Afghan civilians.
Mr Biden met with his national security advisers in the White House Situation Room this morning, and also spoke to commanders on the ground in Afghanistan.
“They advised the President and Vice President that another terror attack in Kabul is likely, but that they are taking maximum force protection measures at the airport,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement.
“They reported that even in the face of those threats, our courageous service women and men are continuing to operate a historic evacuation operation. The US military is airlifting out thousands of people ever few…