In a warning to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Taliban ambassador Suhail Shaheen condemned the idea of placing bounties for the release of detained Americans. Rubio suggested he might offer bounties, citing concerns over undisclosed American hostages in Taliban custody. Shaheen emphasized dialogue over aggression and highlighted a recent prisoner swap facilitated by Qatar. Two Americans still remain detained, while Shaheen noted the Afghan government's commitment to resolving such issues peacefully. He also acknowledged Canada’s successful intervention in securing the release of a foreign detainee.