Former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has mocked the United States’ counterterrorism efforts and its approach toward Taliban Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani in a satirical post on X.
Saleh claimed sarcastically that the United States had offered a $10 million reward so that Sirajuddin Haqqani himself could assist the CIA in locating the Haqqani network and identifying or capturing his former associates, including leaders of the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) branch.
In his post, Saleh used deliberately ironic language to criticize what he portrayed as Washington’s changing approach toward individuals it had previously targeted. He also mocked the term “strategy” by using the expression “stra-Tea-Ghee,” apparently turning the word into a satirical reference to what he considers an unreasonable policy.
Saleh’s remarks appear aimed at highlighting what he sees as a contradiction in U.S. counterterrorism policy: seeking intelligence cooperation from figures who have themselves previously been subject to terrorism-related sanctions or wanted listings.
The issue of U.S. rewards for members of the Haqqani network has undergone changes in recent years. The Haqqani network has historically been designated by the United States as a terrorist organization, while Sirajuddin Haqqani was subject to a U.S. reward offer. Recent reporting has also indicated that Washington later lifted certain bounty offers involving senior Haqqani figures.
Saleh’s latest comments therefore reflect his broader criticism of U.S. engagement with Taliban officials and his skepticism toward Washington’s evolving diplomatic and security policies in Afghanistan.