Rubio Plans 'Very Big Bounty' on Taliban

Taliban Warns Rubio Over Bounty Threat for Detained Americans
A Taliban envoy cautioned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against rising tensions with threats of bounties on Afghan leaders.
Rubio Threatens To Put ‘Very Big’ Bounty on Taliban Leaders After Reports of More Americans Than Previously Known Being Held in Afghanistan
Secretary of State Rubio is threatening Taliban leaders with a “very big” bounty after he heard that there are more Americans being held in Afghanistan than previously known. Mr. Rubio said in a post on X on Saturday that he was “just hearing the Taliban is holding more American hostages than has been reported.”
Rubio demands answers with 2 more Americans reportedly held by Taliban
Two Americans remain in Taliban custody after a two-for-one prisoner exchange the Biden administration negotiated before departing the White House.
Rubio Plans 'Very Big Bounty' on Taliban If Hostage Report Confirmed
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that the United States government may consider placing a "very big bounty" to locate Taliban leadership.
US may put 'very big bounty' on Taliban leaders, Secretary of State Rubio says
The U.S. may place a "very big bounty" on the top leaders of the Taliban, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday, adding he was hearing that the Taliban held more American hostages than previously reported.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatens Taliban leadership with ‘VERY BIG’ bounty over hostages
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned about a “very big bounty” on top Taliban leaders if they are holding more American hostages than was reported.
Taliban ambassador warns Rubio against bounty threat over Americans in Afghanistan
A Taliban ambassador is warning new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio against making threats after he said he would place bounties on Afghanistan’s rulers for their continued detention of U.S. natio
Rubio pledges massive bounty on Taliban if more Americans are being held hostage than was disclosed
In a post on X Saturday evening, Rubio said, “Just hearing the Taliban is holding more American hostages than has been reported. If this is true, we will have to immediately place a VERY BIG bounty on their top leaders, maybe even bigger than the one we had on Bin Laden.”
US Secretary of State Threatens Taliban Leaders Over Hostages
A year ago, a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban brought relief to families waiting for the return of their loved ones. The deal was seen as a rare moment of cooperation between Washington and the Afghan government.
Marco Rubio escalates tensions with big threat against Taliban
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday threatened bounties on the heads of Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, sharply escalating the tone.

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