The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism urgently calls on the international community and regional powers to take immediate and decisive actions to neutralize the growing threat posed by IS-Khorasan (IS-K), the Afghanistan-based affiliate of the Islamic State. The recent warnings from the United Nations counterterrorism office highlight a disturbing escalation in IS-K’s operational capabilities, which, if left unchecked, could have catastrophic consequences for regional and global peace.

IS-Khorasan has significantly bolstered its financial and logistical capabilities over the past six months, drawing support from Afghan and Central Asian diasporas. The group’s intensified recruitment efforts, combined with its proven ability to orchestrate attacks beyond Afghanistan’s borders, represent a grave threat to the already volatile regions of Central Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. The situation in Afghanistan, where terrorist activities persist despite the Taliban’s claims of eradicating IS-K bases, underscores the need for immediate international cooperation to prevent the country from becoming a terrorist haven once more.

The United Nations secretary-general’s recent report confirms that the threat from IS and its affiliates remains high, as evidenced by the deadly attacks in Iran and Russia earlier this year. 

The Tactics Institute emphasizes that the current actions of IS-K and other affiliated groups are blatant violations of international fundamental rights and laws. We demand that Afghanistan’s neighboring countries and the broader international community unite to counter and prevent the spread of IS-K’s influence. Failure to act decisively risks plunging the entire region into further chaos, with potential spillover effects that could destabilize Europe and other parts of the world.

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism urgently calls on all concerned parties to immediately cease any actions that contribute to the empowerment of IS-K and its affiliates. The international community must act swiftly to prevent further violations of international law and to protect the fundamental rights of people in the affected regions. The time for action is now; the cost of inaction is too great.