US labels Taliban Afghanistan State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention

US designates Taliban-run Afghanistan as State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention for detaining Americans and foreign nationals. Secretary Rubio accuses Taliban of terrorist tactics including kidnapping for ransom or policy concessions. Calls for release of Americans Dennis Coyle and Mahmoud Habibi and end to hostage diplomacy. US warns citizens against travel to Afghanistan. Designation follows Iran's similar status just before US-Israel strikes. Rubio also condemned Iran-aligned attacks in Iraq during talks with Iraqi PM. Afghanistan now joins Iran as designated State Sponsors of Wrongful Detention.

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