The video features a blend of dark comedy, views of the Afghan countryside, and military visuals

A bizarre promotional video targeting American tourists and inviting them to travel to Afghanistan has been released by a local tour operator. The 50‑second clip opens with a mock hostage scenario before shifting to scenic lakes, rugged mountains, rifles, tanks, and outdoor meals.

The video, published over the weekend by the Raza Afghanistan tourism agency, quickly went viral. Its release is said to have been timed to coincide with US Independence Day on July 4. The caption accompanying the post reads: “The mountains of Afghanistan are ready and…

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