U.S. Threatens Travel Restrictions Amid Afghanistan Detention Concerns

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Afghanistan for detaining American citizens and threatened to restrict U.S. passport use for travel to the country. He declared Afghanistan's Taliban government a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention' and called for the release of detainees Mahmood Habibi and Dennis Coyle.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has taken a firm stance against Afghanistan's detention of American citizens, warning that such actions could lead to travel restrictions for U.S. passport holders.

Rubio named Afghanistan's Taliban government as a 'state sponsor of wrongful detention,' issuing a demand for the release of Americans held there, including Mahmood Habibi and Dennis Coyle.

The U.S. is considering limiting passport use for travel to Afghanistan if the situation remains unresolved, following similar measures considered against Iran.