The beginning of 2026 has been one of turmoil in the Middle East due to serious divisions inside the Taliban leadership, according to a recent BBC investigation. The report paints a picture that show Supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ruling from Kandahar with hardline loyalists while powerful ministers in Kabul push for more pragmatic changes. The growing rift, highlighted by leaked audio where Akhundzada warns of collapse from internal discord, creates vulnerabilities that anti-Taliban