Iranian Plans to Invade Afghanistan in 1998 |Taliban Afghanistan, Islamic Cold War, Afghan Civil War

The video explores the complex history of Afghanistan, focusing on the Taliban's rise to power, the Afghan civil wars, and the geopolitical dynamics involving Iran, Pakistan, and other regional players. It discusses hypothetical scenarios, such as a potential Iranian invasion in 1998, and examines the impact of these events on global history, including the absence of 9/11 and the War on Terror. The narrative covers the Soviet invasion, the formation of the Northern Alliance, and the ethnic and sectarian tensions that have shaped Afghanistan's history. It also highlights the pragmatic diplomacy between Iran and the Taliban during the American occupation and the ongoing tensions between these groups.

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