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Taliban victory celebrations are subdued amid perceived US pressure

Taliban Victory Day celebrations were reportedly more subdued than expected. Experts attributed this partly to pressure associated with US President Donald Trump.

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The development signals possible geopolitical pressure affecting the Taliban’s public posture.

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  1. The Taliban's 'Victory Day' celebrations were surprisingly subdued. Experts say it is because of Trump ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 22, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

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