India, July 9 -- A shocking promotional video is circulating on Taliban-affiliated social media, urging American travelers to come to Afghanistan. The video showcases a blend of dark comedy, military visuals and picturesque views of the Afghan countryside. It begins with a provocative image: five armed Afghan men positioned behind three kneeling, hooded figures, imitating the format of extremist hostage recordings.

Abruptly, an Afghan yanks the hood away from a grinning Caucasian man who offers a thumbs-up and exclaims, "Welcome to Afghanistan!"

In the video, a man does pull-ups on the barrel of a ruined tank, while another swims through a lake with an assault rifle. An M4 rifle labeled "Property of US Government" is shown, while an off...