The Taliban warned of ‘consequences’ if the US extends its military presence in Afghanistan beyond the August 31 deadline

• A Taliban spokesperson said that extending the US withdrawal deadline could provoke a “reaction.”

• The warning came after Biden said the US could extend its August 31 deadline to help the evacuation.

• Scenes of chaos and terror have unfolded at Kabul airport after the Taliban seized power.

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A Taliban spokesperson warned of “consequences” if the US kept troops in Afghanistan…