Cross-border military activity escalates as Afghan strikes target ISIS positions in the region around Kabul.

The entities involved

• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Islamic State forces targeted Hindus in India and Kashmir, and also targeted Iranians.14:52
  • Austrian courts have used anti-terror laws against Islamic State fighters and found that certain sermons did not support Hamas, affecting journalism about Palestine.Sat 14:12
• Kabul →

  capital and the largest city of Afghanistan

  • Discussions were held regarding expanding economic and industrial cooperation utilizing Chabahar Port expansion.11:26
  • Federal government provides modern weapons and resources while Kundi rejects a province's division from Kabul.00:51
• Pakistan →

  sovereign state in South Asia

  • The Pakistan Army has been conducting missile tests in the country.14:44
  • A border province shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan was hit by terrorist attacks on September 1, 2026.14:43

Related events

• Tensions have escalated between Pakistan and Afghanistan as cross-border military operations are launched in response to militant attacks, leading to diplomatic protests.Jun 29
• Border disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan escalated into cross-border military strikes.Sep 24
• The Taliban claims ISIS is responsible for attacks, highlighting the rise of ISIS and its threat to regional security involving Pakistan and Afghanistan.Jul 4
• Cross-border military operations in Afghanistan are under scrutiny, with criticism regarding the attribution of strikes.Jun 11
• Demands are rising for the international community to focus on the cross-border threats posed by militant groups finding sanctuary and operational bases in Afghanistan.Jun 10