A military helicopter showers flowers during a parade by Afghan athletes marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban government's return to power, near the Eidgah Mosque in Kabul on August 15, 2026. Dancing to loud patriotic music and taking selfies, supporters of the Taliban rallied in central Kabul on August 15 to celebrate the government's five years in power. (Photo by Wakil KOHSAR / AFP via Getty Images)