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Fact-check: Real-time X posts extensively discuss Pakistan's airstrikes on major Afghan cities like Kabul and Kandahar, with users citing Reuters and the Guardian confirming the events, US State Department backing Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against the Taliban, and the Taliban's expressed willingness for dialogue. Recent posts from March 4 reference ongoing escalation and share the exact Guardian article title, showing consistency with current reporting and no contradictions.
US backs Pakistan’s ‘right to defend itself’ against Taliban after strikes on Afghanistan
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The United States has endorsed Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' after Pakistan conducted airstrikes on major cities across Afghanistan, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two neighboring countries. The Taliban government in Kabul responded by expressing willingness to resolve the dispute through dialogue. The strikes represent a major military escalation between Pakistan and Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.