Afghanistan, Feb. 9 -- The American media outlet Drop Site News has reported, citing sources, that the U.S. military is considering launching a large-scale military operation against ISIS-affiliated groups in Afghanistan. Discussions regarding the scope and strategy of this operation are currently underway.
According to the report, Pakistan's military hopes this action will encourage the United States to reestablish itself as a counterterrorism ally and strategic partner in the region. This comes amid Pakistan's ongoing political crisis, where the military is trying to persuade the Tehreek-e-Insaf party to distance itself from former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan's military believes that resolving internal political conflicts will h...