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The suicide bombing in Kabul has rocked the Afghanistan as more than 100 people have lost their lives and several got injured. In major development ISIS group has claimed the responsibility of the blasts.
The United States expects more Islamic State attacks in Kabul and is prepared to retaliate, McKenzie told a news conference.
US President Joe Biden had earlier cited an “acute” terrorist threat from the regional chapter of the Islamic State jihadist group.
The Taliban condemned the blasts, and said they happened in an area under US military control.
“The Islamic Emirate strongly condemns the bombing targeting civilians at Kabul airport,” said a statement released by Mujahid on Twitter.
President Joe Biden, under enormous pressure over his administration’s handling of the Afghan crisis, said the airlift would not be derailed and vowed to punish those responsible.
“We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay,” he said.
