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ISIS Group Beheads Three in Afghanistan

Jan 25, 2026 January 25, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

ISIS has reportedly beheaded three school guards in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, and set the school on fire, with no group yet claiming responsibility. This attack coincides with President Ashraf Ghani's visit to the province, highlighting ongoing security challenges in an area known for ISIS activity.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The beheading of school guards by ISIS in Afghanistan illustrates the ongoing security crisis in the region and its implications for neighboring countries.

👥 Key Players

ISIS MENTIONED
Terrorist organization
"ISIS poses a significant threat to regional stability and security, including in Iran, where they have been involved in attacks."
Ashraf Ghani MENTIONED
President of Afghanistan
"As the leader of Afghanistan, his decisions and security policies directly impact the country's stability and relations with neighboring countries, including Iran."
Afghan National Defense Ministry MENTIONED
Government body responsible for national defense
"They play a critical role in combating terrorism and maintaining security in Afghanistan, which has implications for Iran's border security."

📰 What Happened

ISIS-affiliated individuals attacked a school in Nangarhar, Afghanistan, beheading three guards and setting the school on fire. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in a region known for ISIS activity.

  • The attack coincided with President Ashraf Ghani's visit to Nangarhar province.
  • ISIS had previously threatened to target schools in the region.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The rise of ISIS in Afghanistan poses a security threat to Iran, particularly in border regions where extremist groups may seek to exploit instability.
🌍 Regional: The attack underscores the persistent threat of terrorism in Afghanistan, which can destabilize the broader region, including neighboring countries.
🌐 International: Internationally, this incident highlights the challenges of countering ISIS and maintaining security in Afghanistan, affecting global counter-terrorism strategies.

📚 Background

Afghanistan has faced significant instability since the U.S. withdrawal, with ISIS exploiting the power vacuum to conduct violent attacks. The region has a history of sectarian violence and extremist activity.

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📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information comes from official Afghan government sources, which may have some bias but are generally considered reliable for reporting on domestic security incidents.

The press office of the Nangarhar governor in Afghanistan announced in a statement that on Saturday night, July 9, individuals "affiliated with ISIS" entered the Malek Yaz school in the Khogyani district and killed three guards of the school. While this incident has been attributed to ISIS, no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. The Afghan Ministry of Education also reported that unidentified armed men beheaded three guards at a school in Nangarhar province and set the school on fire. Mohammad Asif Shinwari, spokesman for the Afghan Ministry of Education, announced on Sunday, July 10, that the administrative section and library of the school were completely burned down. ISIS had threatened last month to attack schools in Nangarhar province. The attack on this school occurred on the same day that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visited the province. Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan is considered one of the main centers of ISIS and borders Pakistan with its capital in Jalalabad. Last week, General John Nicholson, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, visited the province to assess the security situation. Meanwhile, the Afghan National Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that Salman Orakzai, one of the ISIS commanders, along with four other members of the group, was killed in an airstrike in the Gorgori market area of the Deh Bala district in Nangarhar province. The ministry also reported on Sunday the death of 93 "terrorists" in air and ground attacks by Afghan forces and the coalition in the past 24 hours. Additionally, President Ashraf Ghani announced the end of an 18-day ceasefire with the Taliban during a press conference in Kabul on Saturday. The Taliban had not accepted the government's unilateral ceasefire but had ceased fighting for three days during Eid al-Fitr.

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