The US has said that the airstrikes on TTP are related to the independent decisions of Pakistan, how Pakistan solves domestic security issues is their decision.
During a press briefing at the White House, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated that the people of Pakistan have suffered greatly at the hands of terrorists. He added that the U.S. neither supports the Taliban nor provides any funding to them.
Miller further mentioned that the United Nations has issued a report on the mistreatment of women in Afghanistan and the so-called moral policing by the Taliban. He said the arbitrary and unpredictable enforcement of these so-called moral standards by the Taliban infringes on the human rights of the Afghan people.
He emphasized that there is a close watch on the Taliban’s treatment of Afghan citizens, particularly women. Miller expressed the hope that the Taliban would respect their commitments to the Afghan people and the international community. He highlighted that the Taliban’s relationship with the international community depends on their actions.
The State Department spokesperson also noted that the U.S. and Pakistan share a common interest in addressing regional security threats. He mentioned that there is ongoing regular dialogue to enhance Pakistan’s military capabilities and reaffirmed the U.S. support for journalists worldwide.
On a related note, Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder, in a press conference, reiterated that the airstrikes on the TTP are based on Pakistan’s independent decisions. He stressed that how Pakistan addresses its security matters is up to them.
General Ryder further stated that he would not comment on Pakistan’s internal decisions but acknowledged the long-standing relationship and security cooperation between the U.S. and Pakistan. He affirmed that the U.S. would continue working with Pakistan to curb regional terrorism but did not disclose any potential intelligence operations with Pakistan.