Prisoner Swap Between U.S. and Taliban Frees Two Americans in Exchange for Taliban Figure

In a significant prisoner swap, Americans Ryan Corbett and William McKenty were freed from Taliban captivity in exchange for Taliban figure Khan Mohammed, who was imprisoned in the U.S. for drug trafficking and terrorism. Corbett's family expressed gratitude for his release, which followed a complex process involving both Trump and Biden administrations and Qatar's mediation. The Taliban heralded this deal as a step towards the normalization of relations with the U.S., although two Americans remain imprisoned in Afghanistan, causing ongoing concern for their families.