All arms sales to Afghanistan have been suspended by the Joe Biden administration. Three days after the Taliban took control of the country, a decision was made in this regard.
The US State Department’s Political/Military Affairs Bureau said in a notice to defence contractors that pending or undelivered arms transfers to Afghanistan have been put on review for the time being.
“In light of rapidly evolving circumstances in Afghanistan, the Directorate of Defense Sales Controls is reviewing all pending and issued export licenses and other approvals to determine their suitability in furthering world peace, national security and the foreign policy of the United States,” the notice said.
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The notice said it would issue updates for defense equipment exporters in the coming days.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said he is determined to retaining US forces in Afghanistan until every American has been evacuated, even if it means staying over the deadline of August 31.
According to ABC News, up to 15,000 Americans remain in Afghanistan after the Taliban gained complete control of the country.
The Biden administration has been criticized for the sights of violence and disorder that have occurred in recent days as thousands of people attempted to evacuate as the Taliban advanced.
(With inputs from agencies)
